Estela

Estela - A very unique female name

Estela appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #880. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Estela and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Estela? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Estela. The baby girl name Estela was given to 89 baby girls in 2025, ranking #1523 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 14,646 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Estela peaked in popularity 94 years ago in 1932 on position 621.

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Estela is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Estela is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #804 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,896.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Estela is where you live.

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Estela origin and meaning

Spanish, from Latin Stella

'Star' — Estela is the Spanish form of Stella, from Latin stella, star

Estela is Stella in Spanish dress — one l, a soft opening vowel, and centuries of use in the Spanish-speaking world. It has been in the American data since 1910 without ever being common. Currently it is rising quietly alongside the broader star-name and vintage revivals.

Attested etymology

Estela is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Estela, pop culture references for the name Estela and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Estela

We've found the following names that sound similar to Estela, sorted by popularity.

Estelle / Estella / Estell / Eustolia / Esthela / Eztli / Estel / Estellene / Estalee /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Estela

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Estela a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Estela?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

es-TEH-lah · /ɛsˈtɛlə/

Around the world

• Stella (Latin) — The Latin original and English form
• Estelle (French) — French cognate of the same star name

Spellings and nicknames

• Stella — The dominant English form, a separate established name
• Estella — The Dickens spelling, a separate name

Nicknames: EstiTela

Famous bearers

• Estela de Carlotto — Argentine human rights activist, founder of the Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo (b. 1930) Contemporary

Style

ClassicInternational

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Estela for Stella's star meaning with Spanish warmth — classic, luminous and far less crowded than Stella itself.

Worth knowing

• Stella will be written and assumed in English settings.
• The missing second l looks like a typo to the uninitiated.