Astha

Q: What is the origin of Astha?

Astha is of Sanskrit origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Astha?

According to the latest SSA data, Astha is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Astha a girl name?

Astha is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

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Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Faith; Devotion"

From Sanskrit and common in Indian usage, it conveys faith or steadfastness, functioning as a virtue-oriented feminine given name.

Themes:sanskrithindufemininevirtue

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Popularity History of Astha

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Astha did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Astha Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Astha.

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stha

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asthay

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Baby Name Lists That Include Astha

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Astha mean?

Astha means "Faith; Devotion". From Sanskrit and common in Indian usage, it conveys faith or steadfastness, functioning as a virtue-oriented feminine g

What is the origin of Astha?

Astha is of Sanskrit origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Astha?

According to the latest SSA data, Astha is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Astha a girl name?

Astha is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Astha?

Popular nicknames for Astha include asth, stha, as, asthay. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Astha?

There are many names similar to Astha in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginSanskrit

Syllables2

Length5 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withA

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Aditya Amar Ajay Arnav Anish

Sisters

Ayana Asha Amiya Anjali Anisha

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