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Aster
UnisexGreek, Latin· “star; the aster flower”
- Meaning
- star; the aster flower
- Origin
- Greek, Latin
- Pronunciation
- AS-tur
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,935
- US babies 2025
- 57
- Best rank
- #2,467 (2022)
- Peak year
- 2022
Meaning and origin of Aster
Aster is a Greek and Latin name that means “star; the aster flower”.
Aster is both a flower name and a word from the Greek aster, star. The aster flower, with its star-shaped petals, took its name from the Greek word. In Ethiopia, Aster is also a traditional name, with its own history in Amharic-speaking communities. It is said AS-tur. Astra, Esther and Stella are related through the star meaning, and some link Esther to the same idea. The name is used for both boys and girls. Asters bloom in late summer and autumn, and in the traditional language of flowers they were associated with patience.
Other spellings with the same sound: Astor.
Popularity over time
Aster first appears in US Social Security records in 1916. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #2,467 in 2022, the same year it reached its highest count of 73 babies. In 2025, 57 babies were named Aster, and it ranked #2,935 nationally. That is 39% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #7,575 in 2010 and #2,935 in 2025. Of the 752 US girls named Aster since records began, 48% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 267 babies.
Other babies' names that peaked around the same time include Nyjah, Kree, Zaylin, Fenix, and Ara.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Aster ranked highest in Washington and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | #827 | 7 |
| California | #2812 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
Aster is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 74% of US babies named Aster were girls and 26% were boys.
Aster is usually pronounced AS-tur, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-er”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Astor.
Middle names for Aster
A few middle names that flow with Aster: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Aster
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aster mean?
Aster is a Greek and Latin name that means “star; the aster flower”.
What is the origin of the name Aster?
Aster has Greek and Latin roots. Aster is both a flower name and a word from the Greek aster, star.
Is Aster a popular name?
Not especially. Aster ranked #2,935 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Aster a boy or girl name?
Aster is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 74% of US babies named Aster were girls and 26% were boys.
How do you pronounce Aster?
Aster is usually pronounced AS-tur. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings