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Asmara

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Pronounced ahs-MAR-ah /ɑsˈmɑr.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously the Eritrean capital Asmara (Tigrinya, popularly 'they made them flourish/unite') and the Sanskrit/Indonesian asmara, 'love'; a place/word-name; we note the place; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A place-name; love: Asmara is Eritrean/Sanskrit. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ahs-MAR-ah').
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Origin LowTigrinya, Sanskrit
MeaningVariously the Eritrean capital Asmara (Tigrinya, popularly 'they made them flourish/unite') and the Sanskrit/Indonesian asmara, 'love'; a place/word-name; we note the place; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4999 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 193

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519932025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Asmara is variously the Eritrean capital Asmara (Tigrinya, popularly 'they made them flourish/unite') and the Sanskrit/Indonesian asmara, 'love'; a place/word-name (we note the place; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ahs-MAR-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Eritrean and Indian families. Rare, a-place-name-and-love at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Asmara is the Eritrean capital (popularly 'they made them flourish') and the Sanskrit/Indonesian asmara, 'love' — a lyrical, modern name (we note the place; the routes are layered; said 'ahs-MAR-ah').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Asmara — place/word-name; routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Asmara mean?

Asmara is variously the Eritrean capital (popularly 'they made them flourish') and the Sanskrit asmara, 'love'; the routes are layered. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Asmara?

It's said ahs-MAR-ah /ɑsˈmɑr.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Asmara a boy or girl name?

Asmara is a girl's name.

How popular is Asmara?

Asmara is a very rare name in the U.S.

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