Meaning A girl's name of Swahili origin, it means "born during time of grief." Origin of Asya Swahili , African Popular Middle Names Symone, Victoria Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Asya Similar Names Angalia Marini Mwanahamisi Mwasaa Nbushe Afifah ZeIenka Jamba Afafa Amba Year by Year Popularity of Asya