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The baby name Asma is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Arabic: [æsˈmaː] (as-MAA); English: [ˈæs.mə] (AS-ma).

Asma is Arabic in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: Arabic: [æsˈmaː] (as-MAA); English: [ˈæs.mə] (AS-ma)

What is the meaning of the name Asma ?

The baby name Asma is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Arabic: [æsˈmaː] (as-MAA); English: [ˈæs.mə] (AS-ma).

Asma is Arabic in Origin.

Asma is an Arabic feminine given name from Asmā’ (أسماء). While Asmā’ is formally the plural of ism “name,” classical usage connects it to the root s-m-w, denoting loftiness and eminence. The name thus conveys meanings such as “exalted,” “sublime,” “of high status,” or “distinguished,” and it resonates with phrases like al‑asmā’ al‑ḥusnā, “the Most Beautiful Names” of God.

Asma has deep early Islamic resonance through figures such as Asmā’ bint Abī Bakr and Asmā’ bint ʿUmays, which helped anchor its popularity across Arabic-speaking lands. It spread into Persian and Urdu contexts, Swahili-speaking East Africa, and via Ottoman influence into Turkish and Bosnian communities, where it appears as Esma. Modern use remains strong from North Africa to South Asia. Common variants and transliterations include Asmā’ (with hamza), Asmaa, Asmae (Maghrebi French spelling), Asmah (notably in Malaysia), and Esma.

Asma has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Asma

Asma Lamnawar Actor · Born 1978 · Morocco Asma Lamnawar is a well-known Moroccan singer, famous for her captivating voice and emotional performances. She gained popularity with songs like 'Andou Zine' and 'Hakawa', which showcase her unique blend of traditional and contemporary music styles.

Asma – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2024 #1 — 911
DJ Girls 0 #1 62 488
DJ 0 #6 16 322
OM Girls 0 #6 1,767 15,987
AE Girls 0 #11 2,290 20,968
MV Girls 0 #12 27 2,021
SA Girls 0 #12 8,230 25,931
AF Girls 0 #13 151 2,402
BD Girls 0 #15 1,622 8,413
MV 0 #15 5 644
QA Girls 0 #16 753 15,378
TN 0 #18 19,712 13,765
JO Girls 0 #20 2,205 7,570
SD Girls 0 #20 2,052 7,678
LY 0 #22 2,892 12,703
ET Boys 0 #27 1 678
DJ Boys 0 #32 5 657
PS Girls 0 #40 1,615 10,981
AF 0 #49 28 1,883
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
IQ Girls 0 #61 1,355 11,303
SD 0 #63 41 2,130
DZ 0 #67 12,762 20,130
IN 0 #70 2 2,963
QA 0 #70 31 7,011
YE 0 #70 769 8,639
JO 0 #71 71 2,158
KW Girls 0 #71 790 19,177
OM 0 #72 46 6,215
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
BN Girls 0 #90 17 5,459
SA 0 #90 256 10,560
BD 0 #93 153 5,992
AE 0 #94 84 10,220
KW 0 #97 20 5,216
IQ 0 #98 32 3,533
ID Girls 0 #100 3 3,319
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
EG Girls 0 #109 8,156 14,742
Norway Girls 2021 #121 4 430
CY Girls 0 #123 3 3,755
MA 0 #127 13,448 20,986
Switzerland Girls 2024 #132 4 1,786
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
IL Girls 0 #146 1,019 11,648
MT Girls 0 #146 8 3,773
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
PS 0 #158 61 5,692
Belgium Girls 2024 #164 22 424
Sweden Girls 2022 #168 12 1,568
France Girls 2021 #173 299 3,185
BH 0 #175 508 17,937
MY Girls 0 #177 2,011 24,821
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
LU Girls 0 #186 5 4,850
EG 0 #192 315 6,387
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
SY 0 #199 1,322 11,684
DK 0 #204 3 5,198
IR Girls 0 #204 470 8,334
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
IR 0 #217 13 4,221
HU Girls 0 #223 3 3,308
JP Girls 0 #229 17 6,592
BG Girls 0 #230 2 3,559
IL 0 #232 43 6,291
GR Girls 0 #233 10 6,293
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
MY 0 #238 97 12,352
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
AF Boys 0 #251 20 3,535
Canada Girls 2024 #256 30 2,795
DK Girls 0 #256 61 7,429
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
TW Girls 0 #266 11 8,139
GR Boys 0 #271 3 6,912
NG 0 #271 2 5,926
SG 0 #279 4 11,010
IN Girls 0 #291 414 13,121
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
JO Boys 0 #300 78 7,057
JP Boys 0 #302 2 7,909
KZ Girls 0 #304 17 5,862
LB 0 #330 418 13,263
DK Boys 0 #331 2 7,401
GH Girls 0 #335 3 6,973
MU Girls 0 #339 13 8,539
CN Girls 0 #340 10 8,829
Finland Girls 0 #345 47 1,368
CZ Girls 0 #349 3 5,378
GH Boys 0 #359 3 8,138
PL Girls 0 #362 3 5,096
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
Austria Girls 0 #397 24 1,885
SD Boys 0 #403 43 10,523
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
PH Girls 0 #426 4 13,098
ZA 0 #431 17 14,421
Spain 0 #442 11 2,326
BD Boys 0 #463 116 10,045
PT Girls 0 #466 6 7,952
CM Girls 0 #468 73 11,671
RU Girls 0 #477 22 11,913
PS Boys 0 #505 44 10,655
PA Girls 0 #515 4 9,861
IQ Boys 0 #519 149 13,071
CR Girls 0 #523 10 11,342
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
SG Girls 0 #526 61 18,916
IR Boys 0 #535 18 10,162
HK Boys 0 #555 3 12,905
EG Boys 0 #562 356 15,035
CM Boys 0 #571 5 12,054
HK Girls 0 #590 26 16,104
IL Boys 0 #590 18 10,983
Finland Girls 2026 #597 149 3,895
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
QA Boys 0 #655 53 18,093
IT 0 #678 37 4,183
Spain Girls 0 #693 305 5,561
KW Boys 0 #696 74 18,755
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
Germany Girls 0 #714 125 4,949
OM Boys 0 #717 165 17,948
NL Girls 0 #731 226 5,933
SG Boys 0 #734 6 17,960
NG Girls 0 #761 26 15,093
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
United States Girls 2024 #806 111 8,487
TR 0 #869 370 19,440
IT Girls 0 #898 615 9,415
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
AE Boys 0 #939 154 22,615
ZA Girls 0 #950 192 25,928
IN Boys 0 #964 38 16,750
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
SA Boys 0 #1,011 700 28,008
MY Boys 0 #1,014 98 25,439
MX Boys 0 #1,028 6 16,355
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
ZA Boys 0 #1,168 11 25,619
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,446 26 10,046

Asma is popular in 78 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Norway
Canada
Brussels, Belgium
Belgium

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People also ask about Asma

Asma is predominantly a girl's name.
Asma is a 2 syllable name, pronounced Arabic: [æsˈmaː] (as-MAA); English: [ˈæs.mə] (AS-ma).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Asmaa, Asma', Asmah, Asmae and Esma.
Across languages, Asma has these equivalents: Esma (Turkish/Bosnian), Asmaa (alternate transliteration), Aaliyah/Aliya (Arabic, 'exalted'), Alia/Alya (Arabic, 'lofty').
Yes, very popular — Asma ranked #1 in Ireland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Asma ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2024).
Asma's popularity is declining. It moved from #168 in 2011 to #173 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 1 notable people named Asma are in our database, including Asma Lamnawar (Actor).