Asa vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Asa Rank #475

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #475 for Asa.

Is Asa or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Asa at #475 in the United States.

What do Asa and Jay mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Asa and Jay boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.