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At a Glance: Name: Astraea – Meaning: starry one, linked to the Greek goddess of stars and justice – Origin: Greek – Gender: primarily used for girls
Astraea is a Greek name meaning "starry one," linked to the Greek goddess of stars and justice. It's a name that carries a night-sky image and a sense of fairness in the same breath, which gives it a clear story to tell as a child grows.
Meaning & Origin of Astraea
Meaning: Starry one, linked to the Greek goddess of stars and justice.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
Popularity of Astraea
Astraea ranked #2096 in the U.S. in 2024, with 91 babies given the name that year. That is also its highest ranking in the 1998-2024 data, so it has never been more common than it is right now.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1998–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Astraea mean?
Starry one, linked to the Greek goddess of stars and justice. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Astraea)
Is Astraea a popular name right now?
Astraea is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #2096 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1998–2024.)
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