Esti

♀ Girl

Pronounced ES-tee /ˈɛs.ti/High

Meaning: Pet form of Esther/Esther — Persian 'star' (or Hebrew Hadassah, 'myrtle'); routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Star-bright and sweet: Esti pets Esther — 'star' (or 'myrtle'). Warm, traditional, and tender, beloved in Jewish families.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Persian

MeaningPet form of Esther/Esther — Persian 'star' (or Hebrew Hadassah, 'myrtle'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4009 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births36 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 243

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

Esti is a pet form of Esther — possibly from Persian setareh, 'star', or linked to Hebrew Hadassah, 'myrtle' (routes layered, which we note). A tender, traditional name in Jewish families.

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, star-or-myrtle at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Esti pets Esther — likely from Persian for 'star' (Esther's Hebrew name was Hadassah, 'myrtle'); it's a warm, classic Jewish nickname-name.

Overall data confidence 68%

Behind the Name — Esther — routes layered

Variations

EstherEsteeEsty

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Esti mean?

Esti pets Esther — 'star' (Persian) or 'myrtle' (Hadassah); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Esti?

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

Is Esti a boy or girl name?

Esti is a girl's name.

How popular is Esti?

Esti is a rare name in the U.S.