Asteria, derived from Greek mythology, is an enchanting and distinctive given name for females. It originates from the goddess Asteria, who was the daughter of Coeus and Phoebe, Titans of intelligence and wisdom respectively. In Greek mythos, Asteria was known for her celestial beauty and her transformation into a quail after she escaped Zeus' advances by throwing herself into the sea, becoming the island of Delos where Apollo and Artemis were born. The name Asteria signifies 'star-like' or 'starry,' evoking images of brilliance, luminescence, and heavenly grace.
"From a mere six births in 2014, the name Asteria experienced a significant surge in popularity, with a total of 143 babies named Asteria born between 2014 and 2023, predominantly after 2020. Notably, there were no recorded births with this name in 2019."