Estela
How to say it: ess-TEL-uh · /ɛˈstɛlə/
Spanish and Portuguese form of Stella, Latin for 'star' - classic variant of Estelle.
Estela was the 440th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 128 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 71% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #322 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #440 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 128 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,676 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +71% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #322 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Light has gathered steadily around Estela through recent years. The 2020s shine as its peak, with more rising anticipated.
What goes with it
Spoken with crisp breath and a gentle glow, it carries sky and light. Lucia stands beside it beautifully.
Nicknames
- Esti
- Stella
- Ella
Honouring a Estela in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Estela is about 1 in 195.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Estela
- Estela Giménez (born 1979)Spanish rhythmic gymnast
- Estela Rodríguez (1967–2022)Cuban judoka
- Estela García (born 1989)Spanish athlete
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