Estrella
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Estrella is a Latin name meaning “star”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Estrella
Estrella is a name of Latin origin, meaning star. It comes from the Latin word stella, which denotes a luminous celestial body. The name has long held cultural significance within Spanish-speaking regions, often associated with imagery of guidance and light.
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Gender Usage of the Name Estrella
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Estrella is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Estrella
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Estrella is listed under Uncommon Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United States.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 7.6K births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.98M births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 237K births |
| Australia | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 45.0M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Estrella ranked #1,319 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #1,397 in 2024 — an improvement of 78 places. Estrella shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #992 in 2005. Its lowest recorded position was #3,154 in 1970. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 147 places (from #1,466 to #1,319).
Name StyleMethodology
Estrella is classified as Classic Girl Names because it appears in 53% of available years and remains active today, averaging 408 births per year after a historical peak in 2005.Characteristics of the Name Estrella
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 8 letters — Long Girl Names
- Starts with
- E — Girl Names Starting with E
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Estrella possesses three syllables with a shifting stress, which provides a dramatic and lyrical auditory experience. This quality supports both a Beautiful & Charming and Ethereal & Fantasy aesthetic, often invoked by the presence of Estrella Morente. The name remains phonetically expansive and evocative.
Middle Names For Estrella
Middle names used with EstrellaMethodology
Estrella is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Estrella Celeste · Estrella Marina · Estrella Ruby · Estrella Isabel · Estrella MarieView all 36 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for EstrellaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Estrella is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have 2 syllables, Weak–Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Estrella Marie · Estrella Monet · Estrella Mcgee · Estrella Maree · Estrella Monee. View all 64 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Estrella
Natural Name MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 2 biological records matching the name Estrella. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. These records are provided for reference only.
Names Similar to Estrella
Sound Like Estrella Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Estrela
Spelled Like Estrella Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Estella · Esthela · Esthelle · View all 7 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Emily · Emma · Evelyn · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Estrella Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Deanna · Dianna · Georgina · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Estrella”
Dictionary Meaning of "Estrella"Methodology
A surname from Spanish
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How to Spell Estrella in ASL
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