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Astrea

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Pronounced ah-STRAY-ah /ɑˈstreɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Astraea, 'star maiden' (from aster, 'star'); the goddess of justice and innocence, placed among the stars as Virgo; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: Star maiden: Astrea is a Greek name (from the goddess Astraea). Warm and lyrical (said 'ah-STRAY-ah'). We note the myth.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek Astraea, 'star maiden' (from aster, 'star'); the goddess of justice and innocence, placed among the stars as Virgo; we note the myth
U.S. rank (2024)#10332 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 95

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319782024

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

Astrea comes from the Greek Astraea, 'star maiden' (from aster, 'star'); the goddess of justice placed among the stars as Virgo (we note the myth). A lyrical name (said 'ah-STRAY-ah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely. Rare, star-maiden at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Astrea is 'star maiden' in Greek (from aster, 'star') — the goddess of justice and innocence, placed among the stars as Virgo — a lyrical, storied name (we note the myth; said 'ah-STRAY-ah').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Astrea — Greek; goddess Astraea

Variations

AstraeaAstria

Nicknames

Star

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Astrea mean?

Astrea is Greek for 'star maiden' (from aster, 'star'); the goddess of justice placed among the stars as Virgo. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Astrea?

It's said ah-STRAY-ah /ɑˈstreɪ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Astrea a boy or girl name?

Astrea is a girl's name.

How popular is Astrea?

Astrea is a very rare name in the U.S.

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