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Aastha

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Pronounced AHS-tah /ˈɑːs.tə/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit/Hindi aastha (astha), 'faith; devotion; deep trust.' A warm virtue name widely used in India.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm virtue name: Aastha means 'faith, devotion' (said 'AHS-tah'). Meaningful and heritage-rich.
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Hindi
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit/Hindi aastha (astha), 'faith; devotion; deep trust.' A warm virtue name widely used in India.
U.S. rank (2018)#13800 ↘ Falling
2018 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 266

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519982018

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aastha comes from the Sanskrit/Hindi aastha, 'faith; devotion.' It reads warm and meaningful — widely used in India, rare in the U.S. (said 'AHS-tah').

It appears rarely in the U.S., common in India. Rare here, faith-rooted, and warm.

Did you know? Aastha is Sanskrit and Hindi for 'faith; devotion; deep trust' — a warm virtue name much loved across India (said 'AHS-tah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Aastha — Sanskrit/Hindi 'faith, devotion'

Variations

AsthaAastthaAastha

Nicknames

AasiAsha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aastha mean?

Aastha is Sanskrit/Hindi for 'faith; devotion; deep trust.'

How do you pronounce Aastha?

It's said AHS-tah /ˈɑːs.tə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aastha a boy or girl name?

Here Aastha is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Aastha?

Aastha is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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