Jay vs Asa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jay Rank #397

Asa Rank #475

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

Is Jay or Asa more popular?

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

What do Jay and Asa mean?

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

Are Jay and Asa boy or girl names?

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