Starlight
Meaningstarlight · English
- US rank
- #11,932
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #9,010 in 1979
7 babies were named Starlight in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,521 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1979–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Starlight you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 227,273 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Starlight, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Starlight would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryStarlight first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1979, when it reached #9,010.
- TrendStarlight has climbed 1,521 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #11,932. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Starlight means “starlight”.
About the name Starlight
Starlight is a girl name of English origin meaning “starlight”. It has 9 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ght”. US birth records list Starlight for girls from 1979 to 2025, in 8 of those 47 years. Its best year was 1979, when it ranked #9,010 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #11,932, with 7 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.7 | 270,270 girls |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,448,276 girls |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 3,125,000 girls |
| 2010s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 girls |
| 2020s | 2.6 | 387,097 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Starlight
What does the name Starlight mean?
Starlight means “starlight” in English.
What is the origin of the name Starlight?
Starlight has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Starlight a boy or girl name?
Starlight is a girl name.
How popular is the name Starlight?
Starlight ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1979 (#9,010).