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Esta
Pronounced ES-tuh /ˈɛs.tɑː/Medium
Meaning: A short form of Esther (from Persian/Hebrew, often read as 'star') and Estelle/Stella (Latin, 'star'). A gentle vintage name with a starlit meaning.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Esta is a short form of Esther (often read as 'star') and Estelle/Stella (Latin, 'star'). A soft vintage name once common among Jewish families, it reads as gentle and old-world, rare in the U.S. today (said 'ES-tuh').
In the U.S. it appears only rarely now. Rare, vintage, and soft.
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What does the name Esta mean?
Esta is a short form of Esther and Estelle, both often read as 'star.'
How do you pronounce Esta?
It's said ES-tuh /ˈɛs.tɑː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Esta a boy or girl name?
Esta is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Esta?
Esta is a rare name in the U.S. today.