Kestrel
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #6985 in 2025 with 16 babies born.
History: A name ending in '-el,' a common Hebrew element meaning god.
Similar names: kentrel, kentrell, katrell
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Kestrel? About 1 in 208,031 babies born in 2025 were named Kestrel, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kestrel
What does the name Kestrel mean?
Kestrel means “Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Kestrel?
Kestrel has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning”.
How popular is Kestrel?
Kestrel ranked #6838 in 2025 — given to 16 babies that year.
When was Kestrel most popular?
Kestrel peaked in 2019 with 19 babies registered that year.
Is Kestrel a boy or girl name?
Kestrel is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Kestrels in registered births are female.
Is the name Kestrel rising or falling in popularity?
Kestrel has risen 1337 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #8175 in 2020 to #6838 in 2025.
How long has Kestrel been recorded?
Kestrel appears in birth records across 33 years — from 1985 through 2025.