Asteria
Meaningstarry · Greek
- US rank
- #4,265
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #3,984 in 2023
33 babies were named Asteria in the US in 2025. It has climbed 4,688 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2014–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Asteria you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 48,780 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Asteria, 33 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Asteria would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAsteria first shows up in US birth records in 2014, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #3,984.
- New on the sceneAsteria wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2014.
- TrendAsteria has climbed 4,688 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,265. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Greek, Asteria means “starry”.
About the name Asteria
Asteria is a girl name of English origin meaning “starry”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ria”. US birth records list Asteria for girls from 2014 to 2025, in 11 of those 12 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #3,984 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,265, with 33 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.1 | 317,460 girls |
| 2020s | 18 | 54,645 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Asteria
What does the name Asteria mean?
Asteria means “starry” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Asteria?
Asteria has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Asteria a boy or girl name?
Asteria is a girl name.
How popular is the name Asteria?
Asteria ranked #4,265 for US girls in 2025, given to 33 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#3,984).