Asel is a distinctive choice, ranked #1302 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Asel in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1302
About the Name Asel
Asel is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #1302. The name has climbed 861 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2010.
Asel is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Asel
Unlikely. With around 25 UK babies named Asel per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Asel in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Asel is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 861 places over the last five years to #1302 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Asel is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Asel include: Asel Roberts — Asel Kalikyzy Roberts (Kazakh: Әсел Қалиқызы Робертс (Төленова); born 1976) is a Kazakh-born American diplomat who served as Acting Chief of Protocol of the...; Asel Sigera — Asel Sigera is a Sri Lankan cricketer.; Asel Kulathunga — Asel Kulathunga is a Sri Lankan cricketer..
Asel does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Asels in the wild.
25
UK babies named Asel (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↑ 861 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Asel
Likely around 1 other Asel in the class
UK Popularity (2010–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Asel
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Asel Kalikyzy Roberts (Kazakh: Әсел Қалиқызы Робертс (Төленова); born 1976) is a Kazakh-born American diplomat who served as Acting Chief of Protocol of the United States from January 20, 2021 to January 3, 2022.
Asel Sigera is a Sri Lankan cricketer. He made his first-class debut for Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club in Tier B of the 2018–19 Premier League Tournament on 31 January 2019.
Asel Kulathunga is a Sri Lankan cricketer. He made his List A debut for Sinhalese Sports Club in the 2018–19 Premier Limited Overs Tournament on 6 March 2019.
Asel Hagerty (or Asa Hagarty) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Hagerty received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.