Asmara
- US rank
- #4,987
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #4,987 in 2025
26 babies were named Asmara in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,225 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1993–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Asmara you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 61,728 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Asmara, 26 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Asmara would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAsmara first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
- Best yearAsmara is at its all-time high right now: #4,987 in 2025.
- Then vs nowAsmara is 4.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 256,410 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 61,728.
- TrendAsmara has climbed 2,225 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,987. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Asmara
Asmara is a girl name of English and Spanish origin. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ara”. US birth records list Asmara for girls from 1993 to 2025, in 20 of those 33 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #4,987 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,987, with 26 babies.
Origin:English namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.3 | 777,778 girls |
| 2000s | 1.3 | 746,269 girls |
| 2010s | 4.7 | 211,864 girls |
| 2020s | 7.2 | 138,249 girls |
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- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
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Questions about the name Asmara
What is the origin of the name Asmara?
Asmara has English, Spanish roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Asmara a boy or girl name?
Asmara is a girl name.
How popular is the name Asmara?
Asmara ranked #4,987 for US girls in 2025, given to 26 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#4,987).