Estella: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced es-TEL-uh · 3 syllables
Latinized and Italian variant of the French Estelle.
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- es-TEL-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #509
- US babies a year
- about 553 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1880
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Rising, Literary
- Nicknames
- Stella
How popular is Estella?
Estella was the #509 name in the US in 2025, given to 581 babies. It’s rising: up 95% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1880.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #509 |
| Australia | #432 |
How old are people named Estella?
Half of US adults named Estella are older than 65; most are between 20 and 88. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Estella
How do you pronounce Estella?
Estella is pronounced es-TEL-uh.
How popular is the name Estella?
Estella was the #509 name in the US in 2025, given to 581 babies. It’s rising: up 95% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1880.
How old are people named Estella?
Half of US adults named Estella are older than 65. Most are between 20 and 88.