Asis is of Basque origin, derived from the name 'Azti'. It means 'from the river Asteasu', located in the province of Gipuzkoa in the Basque Country. This name was traditionally used among the Basque people and has since spread beyond its region of origin.
The name Asis had 5 babies born with it in 2007, making up all of its total births recorded to date.