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Asta

Derived from the Old Norse word 'ást' meaning 'love' or 'affection', and frequently used as a short form of Astrid or Anastasia. Asta describes a person who is vibrant, loving, and possesses a natural, star-like elegance.

Key Stats

Total births408
GenderMale (3% / 97%)
Peak year2023
Peak generationGen A
First recorded2023
Most recent2025
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

TX — 67%TN — 33%AK — 0%OR — 0%ND — 0%

Notable People

Asta Nielsen (Danish silent film star known as 'Die Asta') · Asta (Main character of the popular anime series 'Black Clover') · Asta Philpot (Prominent disability rights activist) · Asta Scheib (Prolific German author and screenwriter) · Asta Busingye Lydersen (Award-winning actress and member of the group Queendom)

Nicknames & Diminutives

AstieAstiStar

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