Estrella

Estrella is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning “star.” In 2024 it was given to 481 girls in the United States.

Estrella at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
“star”

About the name Estrella

Estrella belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its meaning — “star” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Estrella first appears in Social Security records in 1914. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #296 in 2005, and in 2024 481 babies received the name — 16,321 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Estrella in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Best US rank
#296 in 2005
Peak year
2005
Babies named Estrella in 2024
481
Total since 1880
16,321

Estrella in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2004
Best rank
#4157 in 2006
Babies named Estrella in 2025
3
Total since 1996
23

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Estrella mean?

Estrella means “star” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Estrella a boy or girl name?

Estrella is a girl name. In 2024, 481 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Estrella?

Estrella comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Estrella?

Estrella first appears in US records in 1914. Its best-ever ranking was #296 in 2005, and 481 babies were given the name in 2024.

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