Aster
Girl name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Aster: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2022.
Derived from the Greek word *aster*, meaning “star,” Aster shares a celestial root with words like “astronomy” and “asterisk.” Though rare as a given name in Scotland, it has been used internationally as both a feminine and masculine choice, and is also the name of a genus of daisy-like flowers whose star-shaped blooms have inspired the name’s gentle, natural appeal. Notable bearers include Aster Aweke, the celebrated Ethiopian singer whose soulful voice brought global attention to her name. While no major places are directly named after an individual called Aster, the botanical connection means you’ll find the flower flourishing in gardens worldwide. A charming, underused alternative to Stella or Nova, Aster offers a fresh yet timeless starry meaning.
Girl 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20224 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #7903 babies
- Total births
- 10since 2017
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y