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Estrella
Pronounced es-TRAY-ah /ΙsΛtΙΎe.Κa/High
Meaning: From Spanish estrella meaning 'star,' derived from Latin stella ('star'); the Spanish word for star used as a given nameHigh
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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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 β Star of the Sea β 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 β alongside Stella, Estella, and Esther β and carries a distinctive warmth that its Latin cousin Stella lacks.
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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) β 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.