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Asta

♂ Boy

Pronounced AHS-tah /ˈɑs.tɑ/Medium

Meaning: Origin uncertainMedium

In 30 seconds: Asta is a Swedish name whose origin is uncertain. It is often connected to the Norse name Astrid.
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Origin MediumSwedish, Danish, Norwegian
MeaningOrigin uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#2838 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births44 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 183

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520202025

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 used in Swedish and the wider Scandinavian world, but its exact origin is uncertain. It is most often treated as a short form linked to Astrid, and it appears in spellings such as Ásta, Åsta, and Ástá. Because the root is unclear, no fixed meaning can be claimed.

The Danish silent-film star Asta Nielsen (1881–1972) is one well-known bearer. The clipped two-syllable form gives the name a crisp, distinctly Nordic feel.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Asta is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Asta — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

ÁstáÅstaAstridAstrideÁsta

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Asta Nielsen (1881–1972)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Asta…

Astrid— Listed as a variation and the fuller Norse name Asta is most often linked to.
Jenson— lands in the same popularity range
Stellan— a fellow Swedish choice
Oskar— lands in the same popularity range
Kasper— a similarly popular pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Asta mean?

Asta is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Swedish tradition.

How do you pronounce Asta?

It's commonly said AHS-tah /ˈɑs.tɑ/.

Is Asta a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Asta is used as a boy name.

How popular is Asta?

In 2024, Asta ranked #2946 in the U.S. for boys, with 42 births recorded.

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