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Asta

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Pronounced AS-tah /ˈæs.tə/High

Meaning: A Scandinavian short form of Astrid — from Old Norse, 'divinely beautiful' (ass, 'god', + frithr, 'beautiful'); also linked to Greek aster, 'a star'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Divinely beautiful; a star: Asta is a short form of Astrid. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowNorse, Greek
MeaningA Scandinavian short form of Astrid — from Old Norse, 'divinely beautiful' (ass, 'god', + frithr, 'beautiful'); also linked to Greek aster, 'a star'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4894 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 225

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519142025

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

Asta is a Scandinavian short form of Astrid — from Old Norse, 'divinely beautiful' (ass, 'god', + frithr, 'beautiful'); it is also linked to Greek aster, 'a star' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'AS-tah').

In the U.S. it appears in Scandinavian families. Rare, divinely-beautiful at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Astrid means 'divinely beautiful' in Old Norse (ass, 'god', + frithr, 'beautiful') — Asta is its short form (also linked to Greek aster, 'a star'), crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AS-tah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Astrid — routes layered

Variations

AstridAastaAsti

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Asta mean?

Asta is a short form of Astrid — Old Norse 'divinely beautiful'; also linked to Greek 'a star'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Asta?

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

Is Asta a boy or girl name?

Asta is a girl's name.

How popular is Asta?

Asta is a rare name in the U.S.

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