Asra Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Asra means 'travel at night'.
Meaning of the Name Asra
Asra is a name of Arabic origin that means 'travel at night'. It is derived from the word 'israa' which is mentioned in the Quran, referring to the night journey of Prophet Muhammad. Asra is a name often given to girls and is believed to bring blessings and protection. The name has a mystical and poetic quality, evoking the beauty of a night journey under the stars.
Popularity of the Name Asra
The popularity for the name Asra peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 55 births, which ranked number 5,450 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Asra had the most female births in 2022 with 55, which ranked number 2,972 out of 17,660 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Asra has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 55 births, an increase of 816.67%. Among females, Asra has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 55 births, an increase of 816.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Asra
- 20 Year Trend of Asra: 816.67%
- 10 Year Trend of Asra: 816.67%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Asra: 816.67%
Popularity of Asra by State
Among females, Asra was most popular in Western states with 23 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 18 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Asra. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 1406 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 2642 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1063 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1070 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Asra
- Total Births of Asra: 69 (24.80%)
- Female Births of Asra: 69 (24.80%)
Given the upward trend of Asra over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 24.80% increase in total births, for a total of 69 births in 2024. For Females, births for Asra have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 69 female births in 2024, an increase of 24.80%.