Astra

At a Glance: Name: Astra – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: AS-truh

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Astra is a girl's name pronounced AS-truh (IPA /ˈæstrə/). On this site it's cataloged under bohemian-free-spirit, modern-minimalist, and nature-wanderer style tags, giving it a short, airy feel that works well as a standalone name. If you're researching it, know that no verified meaning is on record for Astra, so it's worth treating any meaning you see elsewhere with caution.

Meaning & Origin of Astra

We don’t have a meaning for Astra that passes our verification bar yet — so rather than repeat an unverified claim, we’re showing none until one is confirmed. Everything else on this page (popularity history, pronunciation where available, and the name art tool below) is real data.

How to Pronounce Astra

Phonetic: AS-truh   IPA: /ˈæstrə/

Popularity of Astra

Astra reached its highest point in Social Security data in 2022, when it ranked #2557 with 69 babies given the name; by 2024 it had slipped to #3167 with 50 babies, a small but real dip in just two years.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 1944–2024.

Make Astra Name Art

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Names With a Similar Story

Derived from shared style, era, and origin data (or, for names without a catalog record, a similar Social Security popularity trajectory) — not a hand-picked list.

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FAQ

How do you pronounce Astra?

Astra is pronounced AS-truh (IPA: /ˈæstrə/).

Is Astra a popular name right now?

Astra peaked at #2557 in 2022 and is ranked #3167 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1944–2024.)

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