Estela Girl

Popularity: #835 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationes-TAY-lah / ɛsˈteɪ.lə

Spanish; Latin

Meaning

Spanish: star; Latin: stellar

Historical & Cultural Background

Estela is a name of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin word 'stella', meaning star. It is often associated with brightness and guidance, reflecting the qualities of a star in the night sky. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries, and has gained popularity in other regions as well.

Trend Summary

Estela has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly among Hispanic communities.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Estelle
  • Stella

International Variants

  • Estelle (French)
  • Stella (Italian)
  • Estela (Portuguese)

Famous people named Estela

Estela de Carlotto is an Argentine human rights activist known for her work in searching for the children of the disappeared during the military dictatorship in Argentina.

Estela Raval was an Argentine singer and actress, celebrated for her contributions to the music scene in the mid-20th century.

Estela Barnes de Carlotto is a prominent Argentine activist and the president of the Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo.

Estela V. de la Torre is a Mexican artist recognized for her contributions to contemporary art.

Fictional characters named Estela

Estela is a character in the animated series 'Elena of Avalor', serving as a friend and ally to the main character.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Estela was first seen in the United States in 1903. Estela has ranked as high as #1259 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Florida, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Estela has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Estela (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 28
45%
CA 24
39%
CO 5
8%
NY 5
8%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
190311
19056
19066
19075
19106
191111
19128
191316
191413
191524
191615
191737
191834
191931
192040
192151
192237
192347
192440
192567
192663
192772
192873
192978
193068
193170
193282
193359
193480
193550
193667
193755
193860
193970
194048
194153
194254
194362
194478
194562
194686
194761
194892
1949124
1950109
195193
1952121
195394
1954100
1955118
195681
195795
195899
195997
196074
196174
196279
196381
196491
196590
196663
196789
196882
196979
197077
197189
197293
197392
1974102
197581
1976106
197795
197880
1979114
1980100
1981105
198294
198383
198479
198578
198680
198783
198881
198985
1990120
199196
199292
199392
199480
199586
199697
199799
199889
199988
200098
200189
200283
200389
200482
200574
200673
200786
200884
200981
201075
201188
201288
201368
201476
201596
201673
201795
201887
2019126
202096
2021112
2022134
2023133
2024115