Asian
Pronunciation: [ AYZH-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Asian first appeared in US Social Security records in 1994.
Over 11 babies have been named Asian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Asian is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,358 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #22,358
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Asian
Asian is a boy name .
Is Asian a boy or girl name? Asian is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #22,358 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #56,200. Asian is more commonly used as a boy name.
Asian is currently ranked #22,358 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Asian include Asi, Asy, Asie, and Asikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Asian include Asiah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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