The nameAsmaa
Asmaa is a form of Asma, an Arabic name given in France mostly since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
It is often linked to the idea of loftiness and excellence.
Origin
Arabic. Asma bint Abi Bakr is a figure of early Islam.
History
Found in France since the early 1970s, Asmaa peaked in the early 2010s, notably in Île-de-France. It is still given today.
Popularity of the name Asmaa
Asmaa in France
Asmaa was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 570 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Asmaa. Its rise began around 1975, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Asmaa in France were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 44 births a year on average, against 52 in the five years before.
Asmaa in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Asmaa mean?
It is often linked to the idea of loftiness and excellence.
What is the origin of the name Asmaa?
Arabic. Asma bint Abi Bakr is a figure of early Islam.
Is Asmaa a girl's or a boy's name?
Asmaa is a girl's name.