Asta

Asta has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Asta isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Asta is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Asta was, in the past month, the 2746th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Asta is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Asta was viewed 61 times, and liked 1 times.

The map below shows Asta's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Asta is most adored in Indiana, Nebraska and Kentucky.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Virginia, Arkansas and Oklahoma.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Asta.

Most popular breeds named Asta:

1. German Shepherd
2. Wire Fox Terrier
3. Labrador Retriever
4. Standard Schnauzer
5. Queensland Heelers

• A wire fox terrier named Asta played a role in the movie Thin Man.
• A wire fox terrier named Asta featured in the television show The Thin Man.

Asta is found in these categories:

movie

Starred as canine sidekick in classic "Thin Man" detective series.

famous

Starred in "The Thin Man" films, making canine history!

scandinavian

Common female name in Scandinavia, derived from Old Norse "áss."

cuddly

Asta sounds like a soft, fluffy pillow perfect for snuggles.