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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Star (as a variant of Esther); alternatively tied to the name Estonia
- Origin
- Uncertain (variant of Esther, or from the Latin name for Estonia)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- ES-tuh
Esta's background isn't fully settled: it's generally treated as a variant of Esther, carrying the meaning "star," though some trace it instead to the Latin name for Estonia. That leaves two possible stories rather than one confirmed origin, which is worth knowing going in. It's also a name with a long documented history in U.S. birth records, stretching from 1880 to 2024.
Meaning & Origin of Esta
Meaning: Star (as a variant of Esther); alternatively tied to the name Estonia.
Origin: uncertain (variant of Esther, or from the Latin name for Estonia).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Esta
ES-tuhIPA /ˈɛstə/
Popularity of Esta
Esta hit its high point in 1891, ranking #373 with 45 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had dropped to #11379, with just 8 babies named Esta.
Names Like Esta
These names have followed a similar path to Esta in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Esta mean?
Star (as a variant of Esther); alternatively tied to the name Estonia. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Esta?
Esta is pronounced ES-tuh (IPA: /ˈɛstə/).
Is Esta a popular name right now?
Esta peaked at #373 in 1891 and is ranked #11379 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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