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Asra

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Pronounced AS-ra /ˈʔas.raː/Medium

Meaning: to travel by nightMedium

In 30 seconds: Asra is an Arabic name meaning 'to travel by night,' tied to the idea of a nighttime journey.
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Origin MediumArabic
Meaningto travel by night
U.S. rank (2025)#3400 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births45 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 530

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419782025

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

Asra comes from Arabic and carries the meaning 'to travel by night.' The Azerbaijani spelling Əsra preserves the same name across a different script and pronunciation. It remains an uncommon choice, valued for its quiet, poetic image rather than wide familiarity.

The name's two clipped syllables give it a calm, even sound. Its nighttime meaning lends it a contemplative feel that suits its rarity.

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

Variations

Əsra

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Asra Nomani (1965-)
    American journalist and author, former Wall Street Journal reporter

If you like Asra…

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Sara— A short Semitic-origin girl's name with a similar two-syllable, vowel-light shape.
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Sidra— shares the -ra ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Asra mean?

Asra is usually explained as meaning 'travel at night' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Asra?

It's commonly said AS-ra /ˈʔas.raː/.

Is Asra a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Asra?

In 2024, Asra ranked #2502 in the U.S. for girls, with 71 births recorded.

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