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Assia

Quick answerAssia derives from the Arabic root meaning "to heal" or "physician," with linguistic roots in Semitic languages where it relates to concepts of care and remedy.

Latin · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#15,214
TrendStable
Peak year2017
Syllables2
OriginLatin
LanguageArabic (Maghrebi)
CultureArabic (Maghrebi)
ReligionIslam
Letters5
Numerology4 Chaldean 9
Global rank#72

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Assia

Assia derives from the Arabic root meaning "to heal" or "physician," with linguistic roots in Semitic languages where it relates to concepts of care and remedy.

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Etymology

Assia derives from the Arabic root meaning "to heal" or "physician," with linguistic roots in Semitic languages where it relates to concepts of care and remedy. The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority cultures, with historical usage across the Middle East and North Africa, though it remains relatively uncommon compared to other Arabic names.

Assia currently ranks #15,214 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.

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