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Asma

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Pronounced as-MA /ʔas.ˈmaːʔ/Medium

Meaning: Supreme, higherMedium

In 30 seconds: Asma is an Arabic girl's name meaning 'supreme' or 'higher'. It is a short, dignified name carried by notable women.
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Origin MediumArabic, Urdu, Bengali
MeaningSupreme, higher
U.S. rank (2024)#1799 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births111 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,618

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319712024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Asma comes from Arabic, where it carries the sense of being supreme or higher. The meaning gives the name an elevated, dignified tone in a compact two-syllable form. Its variations include Esma and the regional forms Äsmä, Əsma and Asma'u.

The crisp 'As-' opening and clean ending give the name a strong, simple sound. Real bearers include the writer Asma Lamrabet (born 1961) and the singer Asma Lamnawar (born 1978).

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Asma is 'supreme, higher', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Asma — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

ÄsmäƏsmaEsmaAsma'u

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Asma Lamrabet (1961–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Asma Lamnawar (1978–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Asma…

Amina— Another short Arabic girl's name with a dignified sense.
Aisha— A same-origin Arabic girl's name with a comparable classic standing.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Asma mean?

Asma is usually explained as meaning 'supreme, higher' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Asma?

It's commonly said as-MA /ʔas.ˈmaːʔ/.

Is Asma a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Asma is used as a girl name.

How popular is Asma?

In 2024, Asma ranked #1799 in the U.S. for girls, with 111 births recorded.