Asiah Surname
Approximately 44,129 people bear this surname
Asiah Surname User-submission:
Origin: Arabic (آسية)
Meaning: 'Consoler,' 'comforter,' 'pillar,' or 'one who heals.'
Read More About This SurnameAsiah Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 43,381 | 1:3,049 | 366 |
| Ghana | 346 | 1:78,094 | 7,799 |
| Malaysia | 170 | 1:173,495 | 10,537 |
| Nigeria | 106 | 1:1,671,158 | 61,739 |
| Papua New Guinea | 42 | 1:194,136 | 26,902 |
| Pakistan | 18 | 1:9,924,660 | 48,309 |
| South Africa | 17 | 1:3,186,924 | 115,449 |
| United States | 10 | 1:36,245,893 | 832,629 |
| Bangladesh | 9 | 1:17,706,308 | 13,537 |
| Uganda | 6 | 1:6,506,546 | 123,710 |
| Cameroon | 6 | 1:3,461,511 | 126,814 |
| Singapore | 4 | 1:1,376,926 | 28,409 |
| Liberia | 3 | 1:1,469,512 | 38,766 |
| England | 2 | 1:27,859,030 | 389,889 |
| Taiwan | 2 | 1:11,722,373 | 63,559 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1:16,887,176 | 156,465 |
| Ireland | 1 | 1:4,708,939 | 29,543 |
| Kenya | 1 | 1:46,179,900 | 103,372 |
| India | 1 | 1:767,065,382 | 1,851,717 |
| DR Congo | 1 | 1:73,879,570 | 260,543 |
| Brunei | 1 | 1:418,731 | 3,893 |
| Australia | 1 | 1:26,995,701 | 270,794 |
Asiah (72,815) may also be a first name.
Asiah Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
Origin: Arabic (آسية)
Meaning: 'Consoler,' 'comforter,' 'pillar,' or 'one who heals.'
Etymology and Context:
Linguistic Root: Derived from the Arabic root أ-س-ى (a-s-y), which relates to sorrow, healing, and consolation. The name signifies a woman who consoles others, alleviates grief, or acts as a structural support (a pillar).
Religious Significance: Asiyah holds a revered position in Islamic tradition. She was the wife of the Pharaoh (Fir'awn) who ruled during the time of Moses. According to Islamic theology, she rescued the infant Moses from the Nile, accepted monotheism despite her husband's tyranny, and is explicitly named by the Prophet Muhammad as one of the four greatest women in Islamic history (alongside Maryam, Khadijah, and Fatimah).
Cultural Usage: It is a deeply traditional and widely respected given name across the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and the global Muslim community, chosen primarily to honor her legacy of faith, resilience, and compassion.
Asiah Demographics
Average Asiah Salary in
United States
$17,188 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Asiah Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Asiah Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Asiah (Arabic: اصياح) is found in Indonesia more than any other country or territory. It may also be found as a variant:. For other possible spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Asiah? popularity and diffusion
This last name is the 12,723rd most widely held last name world-wide It is held by approximately 1 in 165,142 people. It occurs predominantly in Asia, where 99 percent of Asiah are found; 99 percent are found in Southeast Asia and 99 percent are found in Malayo-Arabic Southeast Asia. Asiah is also the 13,432nd most numerous first name at a global level. It is borne by 72,815 people.
The surname is most prevalent in Indonesia, where it is carried by 43,381 people, or 1 in 3,049. In Indonesia it is most common in: West Java, where 31 percent are found, South Kalimantan, where 9 percent are found and East Java, where 8 percent are found. Outside of Indonesia this surname exists in 21 countries. It is also found in Ghana, where 1 percent are found and Malaysia, where 0 percent are found.
Asiah Last Name Statistics demography
The amount Asiah earn in different countries varies markedly. In South Africa they earn 18.83% less than the national average, earning R 192,888 per year and in United States they earn 60.17% less than the national average, earning $17,188 USD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
Asiah Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Asiah in the Arabic language | ||
| اصياح | asyah | - |
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Footnotes
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