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Asteria

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Pronounced ass-TEER-ee-ah /æsˈtɪr.i.ɑ/High

Meaning: From Greek aster, 'star' — Asteria, a Titan goddess of falling stars and night oraclesHigh

In 30 seconds: Born of the stars: Asteria is the Greek Titan of falling stars and starry night — celestial, mythic, and dazzling. A name straight from the sky.

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Origin HighGreek

MeaningFrom Greek aster, 'star' — Asteria, a Titan goddess of falling stars and night oracles

U.S. rank (2025)#4274 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births33 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 211

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Asteria comes from Greek aster, 'star' — the Titan goddess Asteria, linked to falling stars, dreams, and night oracles. A luminous mythological name, it's pure celestial drama.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, starry at the root, and mythic.

Did you know? Asteria was a Greek Titan goddess associated with shooting stars and nighttime oracles — her name simply means 'starry, of the stars'.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Asteria — etymology

Variations

AsteraAsteriEstella

Nicknames

AsterTeri

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If you like Asteria…

Astrid— a fellow star-toned name

Estella— a companion 'star' name

Stella— the 'star' classic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Asteria mean?

Asteria is Greek for 'starry, of the stars' — a Titan goddess of falling stars.

How do you pronounce Asteria?

It's said ass-TEER-ee-ah /æsˈtɪr.i.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Asteria a boy or girl name?

Asteria is a girl's name.

How popular is Asteria?

Asteria is a rare name in the U.S.