Estela

Estela is a girl's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 115 girls in the United States.

Estela at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Estela

Estela belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Estela first appears in Social Security records in 1903. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #745 in 1932, and in 2024 115 babies received the name — 9,018 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Estela in US records

First recorded (US)
1903
Best US rank
#745 in 1932
Peak year
2022
Babies named Estela in 2024
115
Total since 1880
9,018

Estela in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2004
Best rank
#2235 in 2010
Babies named Estela in 2023
4
Total since 1996
72

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Estela mean?

The meaning of Estela is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Estela a boy or girl name?

Estela is a girl name. In 2024, 115 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Estela?

Estela comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Estela?

Estela first appears in US records in 1903. Its best-ever ranking was #745 in 1932, and 115 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.