Asma vs Ruhi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asma

Girl #1,813 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted, elevated in status"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,813
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Azi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Asma Rank #1,813
Ruhi Rank #1,870

Asma is more popular, ranked #1813 vs #1870 for Ruhi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asma ___

  • Asma Noor
  • Asma Leila
  • Asma Fatima
  • Asma Zara
  • Asma Yasmin
  • Asma Samira

Ruhi ___

  • Ruhi Zara
  • Ruhi Noor
  • Ruhi Aisha
  • Ruhi Fatima
  • Ruhi Sara
  • Ruhi Layla

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asma

Ahmad Yasmin Ibrahim Nadia Omar

If you choose Ruhi

Noor Aria Safa Zara Rayan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asma or Ruhi more popular?

Asma is more popular, ranked #1813 compared to Ruhi at #1870 in the United States.

What do Asma and Ruhi mean?

Asma means "exalted, elevated in status" (Arabic origin). Ruhi means "soul, spirit" (Arabic origin).

Are Asma and Ruhi boy or girl names?

Asma is primarily a girl name. Ruhi is primarily a girl name.

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