Astraea

Meaning of Astraea

Astraea (as-TRAY-uh, with the classical Greek ah-STREE-ah floating around for the mythology buffs) arrives with a burst of stardust in her wake—fitting, since her name springs from “astron,” the ancient Greek word for star. In legend she’s the last immortal to walk the earth, the even-keeled goddess of justice who, when humanity lost its moral compass, slipped skyward to become the constellation Virgo, promising to return when kindness prevails again. That mix of celestial sparkle and hopeful virtue gives Astraea an irresistible narrative for modern parents: she’s both cosmic and grounded, poetic yet practical. The numbers back up the quiet buzz—U.S. births have climbed from a handful in the late ’90s to nearly a hundred in 2024—so she’s recognizable without ever feeling run-of-the-mill. For families looking for a name that twinkles with myth, carries a whisper of fairness, and still sounds ready for the playground, Astraea might be the star that guides them home.