Esta
Meaning
likely a short form of Esther (Persian/Hebrew, disputed origin, often glossed as star) or French Estelle, star
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Esta peaked in the 1890s and the 1910s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Esta
Most people given the name Esta in the United States were born between 1940 and 1979. The Esta you meet today is most often in her 60s or 70s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Esta deep dive
Whether you’re naming a baby or exploring your own name’s history, this is a personal letter, not a list: where Esta truly comes from, how it traveled, and what a century of records reveals. If you have grown a tree on nametree, it also considers how Esta fits with your family’s names and surname.
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