Asta is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse word 'Ásta', which means 'dear'. It has been used as a female given name since the Middle Ages and was particularly popular among the Viking nobility. In Norse mythology, Ásta was also one of the servants of the goddess Frigg, further cementing its place in Scandinavian history and culture.
The popularity of the name Asta has steadily increased over the past four years, with a significant jump between 2021 and 2022, more than doubling from 20 to 32 births. This trend continued into 2023, with another notable increase to 34 births. Overall, there have been a total of 97 babies named Asta born since 2020.