Asteria vs Irena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asteria

Girl #4,186 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"star, starry one"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Roman International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,186
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Aster, Ria, Steria

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Irena

Girl #4,195 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Polish Czech Slovak Slovenian Croatian Serbian Russian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,195
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ira, Rena, Rina

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Popularity Comparison

Asteria Rank #4,186
Irena Rank #4,195

Asteria is more popular, ranked #4186 vs #4195 for Irena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asteria ___

  • Asteria Rose
  • Asteria Luna
  • Asteria Jade
  • Asteria Violet
  • Asteria Celeste
  • Asteria Nova

Irena ___

  • Irena Rose
  • Irena Marie
  • Irena Sofia
  • Irena Helena
  • Irena Valentina
  • Irena Anastasia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asteria

Orion Luna Atlas Lyra Perseus

If you choose Irena

Zora Marta Pavel Stefan Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asteria or Irena more popular?

Asteria is more popular, ranked #4186 compared to Irena at #4195 in the United States.

What do Asteria and Irena mean?

Asteria means "star, starry one" (Ancient Greek origin). Irena means "peace" (Greek origin).

Are Asteria and Irena boy or girl names?

Asteria is primarily a girl name. Irena is primarily a girl name.

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