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Estrella

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Pronounced es-TRAY-ah /ɛsˈtɾe.ʎa/High

Meaning: From Spanish estrella meaning 'star,' derived from Latin stella ('star'); the Spanish word for star used as a given nameHigh

In 30 seconds: Estrella means 'star' in Spanish — a name of shining celestial beauty. It carries all the luminosity of its Latin root stella in a distinctly Iberian package.
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Origin HighSpanish, Latin
MeaningFrom Spanish estrella meaning 'star,' derived from Latin stella ('star'); the Spanish word for star used as a given name
U.S. rank (2025)#612 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births477 girls (0.03% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 16,798

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519142025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Estrella is the Spanish word for 'star,' derived from Latin stella. The name has been used in the Spanish-speaking world since medieval times, often in religious contexts (the Virgin Mary is called Estrella del Mar — Star of the Sea — in Spanish devotional tradition). It appears across Spain, Mexico, and Latin America as a given name.

Estrella has been in consistent use in U.S. Hispanic communities and has ranked in the U.S. top 400 girls' names in recent years. It is part of a broader appreciation for Spanish-language star names — alongside Stella, Estella, and Esther — and carries a distinctive warmth that its Latin cousin Stella lacks.

Did you know? The English word 'stellar' comes from the same Latin root stella as Estrella — meaning that to call someone's performance 'stellar' is to invoke the same celestial word from which this beautiful name descends.
Overall data confidence 98%
Behind the Name — Estrella — etymology and historyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

StellaEstellaEsther

Nicknames

EssieEllaStel

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If you like Estrella…

Stella— the Latin form meaning 'star' from which Estrella derives
Luna— Spanish/Latin celestial name meaning 'moon' with the same night-sky elegance
Soleil— French celestial name meaning 'sun' with the same luminous, Spanish-sky appeal
Astra— Latin-derived star name with the same celestial, luminous character

Frequently Asked

What does the name Estrella mean?

Estrella is the Spanish word for 'star,' from Latin stella. It is a nature-name evoking celestial light and beauty.

How do you pronounce Estrella?

In Spanish it is said es-TRAY-ah (with the double-l as a y-sound in most dialects) — three syllables with stress on the second.

Is Estrella a boy or girl name?

Estrella is exclusively a girls' name.

How popular is Estrella?

Estrella ranks in the U.S. top 400 girls' names, popular in Hispanic communities and growing more broadly.