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The short answer
Asa is a masculine name used in Biblical and Hebrew. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Possibly means ‘healer’ in Hebrew. This name was borne by the third king of Judah, as told in the Old Testament." It ranked #483 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, possibly means ‘healer’ in Hebrew. This name was borne by the third king of Judah, as told in the Old Testament. The entry lists its usage as Biblical, Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Asa ranked #483 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #483 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Asa mean?
Asa means "healer", according to Behind the Name.
Is Asa a popular name?
Asa ranked #483 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Asa a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Asa appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Asa — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
