Estela
Meaningstar · Spanish
- US rank
- #1,622
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #745 in 1932
128 babies were named Estela in the US in 2025. It has climbed 343 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1903–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Estela you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 12,563 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Estela, 128 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Estela would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEstela first shows up in US birth records in 1903, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 122 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1932, when it reached #745.
- TrendEstela has climbed 343 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,622. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedEstela is most popular in California, where it ranks #800, followed by Alabama (#819) and Arizona (#909). It's in the top 1,000 in 3 states.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Estela means “star”. Our records link it to French and Spanish roots.
About the name Estela
Estela is a girl name of French and Spanish origin meaning “star”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-ela”. US birth records list Estela for girls from 1903 to 2025, in 120 of those 123 years. Its best year was 1932, when it ranked #745 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,622, with 128 babies.
Origin:French namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 14 | 70,994 girls |
| 1910s | 23 | 43,821 girls |
| 1920s | 48 | 20,907 girls |
| 1930s | 62 | 16,129 girls |
| 1940s | 49 | 20,313 girls |
| 1950s | 53 | 19,004 girls |
| 1960s | 44 | 22,604 girls |
| 1970s | 60 | 16,545 girls |
| 1980s | 51 | 19,728 girls |
| 1990s | 52 | 19,190 girls |
| 2000s | 45 | 21,997 girls |
| 2010s | 50 | 20,012 girls |
| 2020s | 74 | 13,547 girls |
Other spellings of Estela
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
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- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Estela
What does the name Estela mean?
Estela means “star” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Estela?
Estela has French, Spanish roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Estela a boy or girl name?
Estela is a girl name.
How popular is the name Estela?
Estela ranked #1,622 for US girls in 2025, given to 128 babies. Its best year was 1932 (#745).