Asta
Pronunciation: [ AHST-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Asta first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 158 babies have been named Asta in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Asta is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,099 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,099
- Total SSA Count
- 14
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Asta is also used as a boy name, ranked #2960.
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About the Name Asta
Asta is a girl name .
Is Asta a boy or girl name? Asta is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #8,099 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,960. Asta is more commonly used as a boy name.
Asta is currently ranked #8,099 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Asta include Astrid, Astoria, Astraea, Aster, Astra . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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