Estee

♀ Girl

Pronounced ES-tay /ˈɛs.teɪ/Medium

Meaning: A pet form of Esther — from Persian/Hebrew, 'a star' (linked to the Persian setareh and the goddess Ishtar); the French EstéeMedium

In 30 seconds: A star: Estee pets Esther — 'a star'. Lyrical, chic, and warm (said 'ES-tay').

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Origin MediumHebrew, Persian

MeaningA pet form of Esther — from Persian/Hebrew, 'a star' (linked to the Persian setareh and the goddess Ishtar); the French Estée

U.S. rank (2025)#6625 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1992

Total births (all-time)≈ 830

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

Estee is a pet form of Esther — from Persian/Hebrew, 'a star' (linked to the Persian setareh, 'star', and the goddess Ishtar). Queen Esther bravely saved her people, as told in the Book of Esther (and the feast of Purim). A lyrical, chic name (the cosmetics icon Estée Lauder; said 'ES-tay'; nickname Essie).

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, a-star at the root, and chic.

Did you know? Esther means 'a star' (from Persian, linked to setareh, 'star', and the goddess Ishtar) — the brave queen of the Book of Esther — Estee is its chic pet form (the cosmetics icon Estée Lauder; said 'ES-tay').

Overall data confidence 65%

Behind the Name — Esther — root etymology

Variations

EstherEstéeEsti

Nicknames

Essie

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Esti— a fellow pet form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Estee mean?

Estee pets Esther — Persian/Hebrew 'a star'.

How do you pronounce Estee?

It's said ES-tay /ˈɛs.teɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Estee a boy or girl name?

Estee is a girl's name.

How popular is Estee?

Estee is a rare name in the U.S.