Estrella

At a Glance: Name: Estrella – Meaning: star – Origin: Spanish (from Latin stella) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: es-TREY-uh

---

Estrella is a Spanish name meaning star, from the Latin stella. It's pronounced es-TREY-uh (IPA /ɛˈstreɪə/), and it carries a global, nature-inspired feel that many parents are drawn to.

Meaning & Origin of Estrella

Meaning: Star.

Origin: Spanish (from Latin stella).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Estrella

Phonetic: es-TREY-uh   IPA: /ɛˈstreɪə/

Popularity of Estrella

Estrella peaked at #296 in 2005 with 1,105 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had settled to #619 with 481 babies — still a steady presence in Social Security data going back to 1914.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1914–2024.

Make Estrella Name Art

Free printable nursery art for Estrella, pre-loaded below — pick a layout, palette, and font, then download a print-ready PNG.

Names With a Similar Story

Derived from shared style, era, and origin data (or, for names we have no style data for, a similar Social Security popularity trajectory) — not a hand-picked list.

• Aitana
• Alondra
• Cielo
• Marisol
• Sierra
• Sol

FAQ

What does the name Estrella mean?

Star. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Estrella)

How do you pronounce Estrella?

Estrella is pronounced es-TREY-uh (IPA: /ɛˈstreɪə/).

Is Estrella a popular name right now?

Estrella peaked at #296 in 2005 and is ranked #619 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1914–2024.)

More Baby Name Inspiration

• Check any name’s popularity history
• Take the naming-style quiz
• Make art for a different name