boy's name
Askia
AS-kee-uh (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 344
Askia is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1979, when 24 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1969.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Askia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 124 |
| 1980s | 81 |
| 1990s | 82 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Askia?
In 2022, Askia was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Askia Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Askia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Askia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Askia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Askia
- English AS-kee-uh
Sibling Names for Askia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Askia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Askia
How popular is the name Askia?
In 2022, Askia was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Askia a girl's or a boy's name?
Askia is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Askia?
Askia has 3 syllables.
When was Askia most popular?
Askia peaked in 1979, when 24 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.