Pillar, supportive, or one who tends to the weak
Asiya is a name of profound historical and religious significance, particularly in Islamic tradition. It is most famously associated with the wife of the Pharaoh who adopted Moses, revered as one of the four greatest women in history. The name suggests a foundation of strength and a compassionate, healing nature.
Less common today
Asiya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,215 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
The pious wife of the Pharaoh who rescued Moses from the Nile
Pakistani politician and former member of the National Assembly