Hestia
Meaninghearth · Greek
- US rank
- #9,457
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #8,055 in 2023
10 babies were named Hestia in the US in 2025. It has climbed 5,631 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2016–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Hestia you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 161,290 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Hestia, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hestia would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHestia first shows up in US birth records in 2016, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #8,055.
- New on the sceneHestia wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2016.
- TrendHestia has climbed 5,631 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,457. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Greek, Hestia means “hearth”.
About the name Hestia
Hestia is a girl name meaning “hearth”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-tia”. US birth records list Hestia for girls from 2016 to 2025, in 9 of those 10 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #8,055 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #9,457, with 10 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.8 | 360,360 girls |
| 2020s | 5.5 | 182,927 girls |
Questions about the name Hestia
What does the name Hestia mean?
Hestia means “hearth” in Greek.
Is Hestia a boy or girl name?
Hestia is a girl name.
How popular is the name Hestia?
Hestia ranked #9,457 for US girls in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#8,055).