Asteria vs Xara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xara

Girl #4,267 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, radiant flower"

Origin: Arabic Zahra

Cultural Roots

American English Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,267
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Xar, Zara, Ari

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Asteria Rank #4,186
Xara Rank #4,267

Asteria is more popular, ranked #4186 vs #4267 for Xara.

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

Xara ___

  • Xara Rose
  • Xara Mae
  • Xara Leigh
  • Xara Blue
  • Xara Wren
  • Xara Skye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asteria

Orion Luna Atlas Lyra Perseus

If you choose Xara

Zara Xander Lyra Indigo Zephyr

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asteria or Xara more popular?

Asteria is more popular, ranked #4186 compared to Xara at #4267 in the United States.

What do Asteria and Xara mean?

Asteria means "star, starry one" (Ancient Greek origin). Xara means "bright, radiant flower" (Arabic Zahra origin).

Are Asteria and Xara boy or girl names?

Asteria is primarily a girl name. Xara is primarily a girl name.

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