How Many People Are Named Ashiya?

Complete statistics for the name Ashiya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ashiya
Very Rare
Japanese

Ashiya means 'message' in Japanese, making it a rare gem among names. Only 477 people named Ashiya live in the US today, which means 1 in 691,580 Americans share this unique name. The majority, 88%, are under 30, highlighting its status as a modern choice.

~477
Living in US
1 in 691,580
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Message
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Communicative Insightful
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

55,390
Worldwide Bearers
#16,935
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
51,242
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,741
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
970
🇳🇬 Nigeria
686
🇵🇰 Pakistan
281
🇦🇺 Australia
111
🇺🇸 United States
93
🇲🇻 Maldives
52
🇬🇧 England
48
🇿🇦 South Africa
28

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
477 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
424
Would be under 30 (88%)
59
Would be 30–60 (12%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 483 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ashiya Through the Generations

Ashiya peaked in popularity in 2008 with 38 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. As of now, there are 477 Ashiyas living in the United States, with the average age being 21. This indicates that the name is predominantly favored by younger parents. Among those named Ashiya, 424 are under 30 years old, while only 59 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60. This age distribution underscores the name's modernity and appeal to contemporary naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 15
North Carolina 12

✨ Similar Names to Ashiya

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ashiya's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Ashiya

How Many People Have the Name Ashiya?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 477 people in the United States currently share the name Ashiya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 691,580 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ashiya a Common or Rare Name?

Ashiya is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ashiya Mean?

Ashiya means "message" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ashiya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Ashiya Most Popular?

The name Ashiya reached peak popularity in 2008, with 38 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ashiya?

Approximately 477 people named Ashiya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 483. That works out to roughly 1 in 691,580 Americans.

Is Ashiya a rare name?

Ashiya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 691,580 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ashiya mean?

Ashiya means "message" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Ashiya more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ashiya are male and 100% are female.

When was Ashiya most popular?

Ashiya peaked in 2008 with 38 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US477
All-Time Births483
1 in X1 in 691,580
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2008
World Rank#16,935
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.