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Ostara

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Pronounced oh-STAR-ah /oʊˈstɑr.ə/Medium

Meaning: From Ostara/Eostre — a Germanic goddess of spring and the dawn (whose name is linked to 'Easter' and to 'east/dawn'); we note the deityLow

In 30 seconds: The goddess of spring and dawn: Ostara is Germanic. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'oh-STAR-ah').
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningFrom Ostara/Eostre — a Germanic goddess of spring and the dawn (whose name is linked to 'Easter' and to 'east/dawn'); we note the deity
U.S. rank (2024)#9377 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 75

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920112024

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

Ostara comes from Ostara/Eostre — a Germanic goddess of spring and the dawn (whose name is linked to 'Easter' and to 'east/dawn'; we note the deity). A lyrical, modern name (said 'oh-STAR-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern nature/pagan-revival name. Rare, the-goddess-of-spring at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Ostara/Eostre is a Germanic goddess of spring and the dawn (her name is linked to 'Easter') — a lyrical, seasonal name (we note the deity; said 'oh-STAR-ah').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Ostara — Germanic; goddess

Variations

EostreOstarah

Nicknames

Star

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ostara mean?

Ostara is a Germanic goddess of spring and the dawn (her name is linked to 'Easter'). We note the deity.

How do you pronounce Ostara?

It's said oh-STAR-ah /oʊˈstɑr.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ostara a boy or girl name?

Ostara is a girl's name.

How popular is Ostara?

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

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