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Ashley vs Asa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ashley Rank #3,972
Asa Rank #475

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 vs #3972 for Ashley.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashley or Asa more popular?

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Ashley at #3972 in the United States.

What do Ashley and Asa mean?

Ashley means "ash tree clearing" (Old English origin). Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ashley and Asa boy or girl names?

Ashley is primarily a boy name. Asa is primarily a boy name.

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