Esthela
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Star — a bright light guiding the way
Origin: Latin — stella (star); popularized as a given name by Sir Philip Sidney's 1591 sonnet sequence Astrophel and Stella
Popularity: Ranked #8523 in 2025 with 12 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Stella. Shares the meaning 'Star.'
Similar names: estela, estella, ethel, estelle, esther, estrella, este, ettel
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Esthela? About 1 in 277,375 babies born in 2025 were named Esthela, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Esthela
What does the name Esthela mean?
Esthela means “Star — a bright light guiding the way” from Latin — stella (star); popularized as a given name by Sir Philip Sidney's 1591 sonnet sequence Astrophel and Stella roots.
What is the origin of the name Esthela?
Esthela has Latin — stella (star); popularized as a given name by Sir Philip Sidney's 1591 sonnet sequence Astrophel and Stella origin. The traditional meaning is “Star — a bright light guiding the way”.
How popular is Esthela?
Esthela ranked #8362 in 2025 — given to 12 babies that year.
When was Esthela most popular?
Esthela peaked in 2002 with 18 babies registered that year.
Is Esthela a boy or girl name?
Esthela is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Esthelas in registered births are female.
Is the name Esthela rising or falling in popularity?
Esthela has risen 5509 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #13871 in 2020 to #8362 in 2025.
How long has Esthela been recorded?
Esthela appears in birth records across 46 years — from 1952 through 2025.