Meaning and history
Asya is a Russian, Bulgarian, and Turkish feminine name with different origins. In Slavic use it often shortens Anastasia, while Turkish Asya is the name for the continent Asia. Russian poet Asya Turgeneva and Turkish actress Asya Kasap are notable bearers.
In 2025, 45 babies were recorded with the name Asya, ranking #3,389 among girls.