The nameAsel
Asel is a girl's name from Central Asia.
- Girl's name
- Turkic
Meaning
A common name in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, often linked to the Turkic word for "honey".
Origin
Turkic, from Central Asia.
History
In France it is at its highest in the 2020s.
Popularity of the name Asel
Asel in France
501stmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (95 births)
530babies named Asel in France since 1900
Asel was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 395 births over the decade, 75% of all recorded babies named Asel. Its rise began around 2016, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Asel in France were born before 2022, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 69 births a year on average, against 31 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Asel mean?
A common name in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, often linked to the Turkic word for "honey".
What is the origin of the name Asel?
Turkic, from Central Asia.
Is Asel a girl's or a boy's name?
Asel is a girl's name.