Asai is a unisex given name of Japanese origin, derived from the surname 'Asai'. It's composed of two kanji characters, '安' (ani) meaning peaceful or calm, and '西' (sei) signifying west. The name was popular among samurai families during Japan's feudal era.
The name Asai has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past decade, with a notable spike since 2017. While there were only 6 births each year in 2012 and 2013, the number started to rise from 2016 onwards, reaching its peak in 2022 and 2023 with 43 and 44 births respectively. This trend suggests a growing preference for the name Asai among parents during this period, resulting in a total of 222 births over the decade.