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Asa

Boy / Girl name · 45 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Asa: 45 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 6 births in 2025.

Asa is an ancient name of Hebrew origin, derived from אָסָא (Asa) meaning "healer" or "physician." In the Bible, King Asa of Judah was a righteous ruler who instituted religious reforms, and the name has also been borne by notable figures such as Asa Gray, the influential 19th-century American botanist, and more recently by English actor Asa Butterfield. While the biblical name has inspired place names like Asa in Sweden and the United States, it also exists independently in Japanese as a name meaning "morning." In Scotland, Asa has been a steady, modestly popular choice for boys, prized for its simplicity and strong historical resonance.