girl's name
Assa
AH-sah
- Origin Norse
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Top 1000 (France)
- Births on record 2,435
France
#486
2025 births
Assa is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
- Assa is a name of Norse origin.
- Peaked in France in 2025, when 100 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 5,895 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1972.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Assa Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 40 |
| 1980s | 340 |
| 1990s | 355 |
| 2000s | 505 |
| 2010s | 660 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 500 |
How Popular Is Assa?
In 2025, Assa was given to 100 babies in France, ranking #486 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Where Assa Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Assa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Assa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Assa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Assa
- Pronunciation AH-sah
Sibling Names for Assa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Assa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Assa
How popular is the name Assa?
In 2025, Assa was given to 100 babies in France, ranking #486 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Is Assa a girl's or a boy's name?
Assa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Assa?
Assa has 2 syllables.
When was Assa most popular?
Assa peaked in 2025, when 100 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Assa a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Assa currently ranks #486 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.