Estella
Meaning: Star — a bright light guiding the way
Origin: Latin/Spanish
Gender: Girl
Rank in Canada: #1483
Total births: 256
History: Estella has appeared in Canada carrying Dickens' Great Expectations heritage. The name means 'star' and carries Victorian literary weight beloved in Commonwealth countries like Canada.
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| Current rank (2024) | #1117 |
| Babies named Estella in 2024 | 10 |
| Total recorded in Canada | 256 |
| Peak year | 1918 (15 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #230 |
| Years in records | 1917–2024 (29 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 263 spots |
Frequently asked about Estella
What does the name Estella mean?
Estella means “Star — a bright light guiding the way” from Latin/Spanish roots.
What is the origin of the name Estella?
Estella has Latin/Spanish origin. The traditional meaning is “Star — a bright light guiding the way”.
How popular is Estella in Canada?
Estella ranked #1117 in Canada in 2024 — given to 10 babies that year.
When was Estella most popular?
Estella peaked in 1918 with 15 babies registered that year in Canada.
Is Estella a boy or girl name?
Estella is predominantly a girls' name in Canada — over 90% of Estellas in registered births are female.
Is the name Estella rising or falling in popularity?
Estella has fallen 263 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Canada — from #854 in 2019 to #1117 in 2024.
How long has Estella been recorded in Canada?
Estella appears in birth records in Canada across 29 years — from 1917 through 2024.