Holding steady, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Esthela since 1952
Babies named Esthela per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2002, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Esthela's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 60 |
| 1990s | 87 |
| 2000s | 108 |
| 2010s | 70 |
| 2020s | 56 |
Meaning & origin
Esthela is a rare name for girls in the United States, first recorded in 1952, with a peak in popularity in 2024. Its rank of 8,362 in 2025 means it is given to about 1 in every 133,939 newborn girls. The name entered official records in 1952 and has experienced slight fluctuations, remaining uncommon. Its trajectory appears stable, with no sharp increases or declines. While Esthela is not yet attached to any particular state, it remains a distinctive choice. As a variant of Esther, it carries the celestial meaning of 'star' and has been borne by families across Spanish-speaking and English-speaking communities.
Esthela is a variant of Esther, which is traditionally derived from the Persian word 'sitareh' meaning 'star'. It may also be connected to the Babylonian goddess Ishtar. The name Esther appears in the Hebrew Bible, and Esthela emerged as a Spanish and English variant, particularly common in Latin American communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Essie, Ella, Stella
Sibling names for Esthela
Names that share Esthela's style, for a brother or sister.
