Asta Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AS-tah /ˈæstə/
Origin: Scandinavian; Latin
Meaning: divine strength (Scandinavian); star (Latin)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Scandinavian culture, Asta is derived from the Old Norse name Ásta, which is associated with divine strength and has historical roots in Viking heritage. In Latin, Asta relates to the word for 'star,' symbolizing brightness and guidance, often used in poetic contexts.
Famous people named Asta
In this section, you will find notable people named Asta. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Asta who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Asta Nielsen — actress.
Asta Kask — musician.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Asta was first seen in the United States in 2020.
Asta has ranked as high as #1318 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Asta has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Asta is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Asta was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Asta (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Asta.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 42 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2020 | 11 |