Asija vs Melayah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asija

Girl #18,680 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"keeper of fire"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Bosnian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,680
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Asi, Sija

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Asija Rank #18,680
Melayah Rank #18,511

Melayah is more popular, ranked #18511 vs #18680 for Asija.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asija ___

  • Asija Noor
  • Asija Leila
  • Asija Zara
  • Asija Sofia
  • Asija Amira
  • Asija Grace

Melayah ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asija

Lejla Amina Fatima Ibrahim Adnan

If you choose Melayah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asija or Melayah more popular?

Melayah is more popular, ranked #18511 compared to Asija at #18680 in the United States.

What do Asija and Melayah mean?

Asija means "keeper of fire" (Arabic origin).

Are Asija and Melayah boy or girl names?

Asija is primarily a girl name. Melayah is primarily a girl name.

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