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SHAHR-luht
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Estrella
GirlSpanish, Latin· “star”
- Meaning
- star
- Origin
- Spanish, Latin
- Pronunciation
- ehs-TREH-yuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #612
- US babies 2025
- 477
- Best rank
- #296 (2005)
- Peak year
- 2005
Meaning and origin of Estrella
Estrella is a Spanish and Latin name that means “star”.
Estrella is the Spanish word for "star", from the Latin stella. It is often chosen in honor of the Virgin Mary, who is called Stella Maris, "Star of the Sea", in Catholic tradition, and it has long been used across Spain and Latin America. In Spanish the double l is pronounced like a y, so the name sounds like ehs-TREH-yah, although English speakers sometimes say eh-STREL-uh. It is related to Stella and Estelle, which share the same Latin root. Estrella sounds bright and romantic. Estre and Ella are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Estrella first appears in US Social Security records in 1914. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 29 different years, starting in 1997. Its best national rank was #296 in 2005, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,105 babies. In 2025, 477 babies were named Estrella, and it ranked #612 nationally. That is 34% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,812 in 1950, #1,771 in 1980, #694 in 2000, #422 in 2010, and #612 in 2025. Of the 16,799 US girls named Estrella since records began, 39% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 4,404 babies. Since 2010, 6,981 more have been named Estrella.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Paola, Anahi, Yasmin, Kaylie, and Itzel.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Estrella ranked highest in New Mexico, Nebraska, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #136 | 11 |
| Nebraska | #271 | 8 |
| California | #281 | 116 |
| Arizona | #335 | 21 |
| Texas | #390 | 86 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Estrella is usually pronounced ehs-TREH-yuh, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with E and ends in “-la”.
Middle names for Estrella
A few middle names that flow with Estrella: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Estrella
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Estrella mean?
Estrella is a Spanish and Latin name that means “star”.
What is the origin of the name Estrella?
Estrella has Spanish and Latin roots. Estrella is the Spanish word for "star", from the Latin stella.
Is Estrella a popular name?
Yes. Estrella ranked #612 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Estrella a boy or girl name?
Estrella is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Estrella?
Estrella is usually pronounced ehs-TREH-yuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings