Aja vs Aster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aja

Girl #2,617 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"unborn, eternal soul"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Nigerian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,617
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
AJ

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Aster

Girl #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,744
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Asty, Star

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Popularity Comparison

Aja Rank #2,617
Aster Rank #2,744

Aja is more popular, ranked #2617 vs #2744 for Aster.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aja ___

  • Aja Marie
  • Aja Rose
  • Aja Lynn
  • Aja Grace
  • Aja Nicole
  • Aja Renee

Aster ___

  • Aster Mae
  • Aster June
  • Aster Blue
  • Aster Violet
  • Aster Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aja

Zara Mila Kai Remy Nadia

If you choose Aster

Luna Orion Lyra Jasper Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aja or Aster more popular?

Aja is more popular, ranked #2617 compared to Aster at #2744 in the United States.

What do Aja and Aster mean?

Aja means "unborn, eternal soul" (Sanskrit origin). Aster means "star" (Greek origin).

Are Aja and Aster boy or girl names?

Aja is primarily a girl name. Aster is primarily a girl name.

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