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Asuna

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Pronounced ah-SOO-nah /ɑˈsu.nə/Medium

Meaning: A Japanese name, variously read with asu, 'tomorrow', plus -na; also widely known as Asuna of the anime Sword Art Online; routes layered; we note the pop-culture sourceLow

In 30 seconds: A Japanese name; a Sword Art Online name: Asuna. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ah-SOO-nah').
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Origin LowJapanese
MeaningA Japanese name, variously read with asu, 'tomorrow', plus -na; also widely known as Asuna of the anime Sword Art Online; routes layered; we note the pop-culture source
U.S. rank (2025)#7940 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 242

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320142025

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

Asuna is a Japanese name, variously read with asu, 'tomorrow', plus -na; it is also widely known as Asuna of the anime Sword Art Online (routes layered; we note the pop-culture source). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ah-SOO-nah').

In the U.S. it appears among anime-loving families. Rare, tomorrow at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Asuna is a Japanese name, variously read with asu, 'tomorrow' — and is also widely known as Asuna of the anime Sword Art Online — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered; we note the pop-culture source; said 'ah-SOO-nah').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Asuna — pop-culture source noted

Variations

AzunaAsana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Asuna mean?

Asuna is a Japanese name read with asu, 'tomorrow'; also a Sword Art Online name. The routes are layered; we note the pop-culture source.

How do you pronounce Asuna?

It's said ah-SOO-nah /ɑˈsu.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Asuna a boy or girl name?

Asuna is a girl's name.

How popular is Asuna?

Asuna is a rare name in the U.S.

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