Estella

Estella is a girl's name of English 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 608 girls in the United States.

Estella at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Estella

Estella belongs to the English & American 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, Estella first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #106 in 1883, and in 2024 608 babies received the name — 42,336 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Estella in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#106 in 1883
Peak year
1921
Babies named Estella in 2024
608
Total since 1880
42,336

Estella in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1139 in 2000
Babies named Estella in 2025
12
Total since 1996
446

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Estella mean?

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

Is Estella a boy or girl name?

Estella is a girl name. In 2024, 608 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Estella?

Estella comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Estella?

Estella first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #106 in 1883, and 608 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].