Skip to main content
Back to all names
GirlSpanish

Estela

es-TEH-lah

Popularity

#1749

rising

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

9,018

Peak Year

#134 in 2022

First Recorded

1903

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Estela is a Spanish and Portuguese name derived from the Latin 'stella,' meaning 'star'. It signifies brightness and heavenly beauty.

Nickname Watch

Kids pick up nicknames whether parents plan for it or not. Make sure you like the short forms too.

Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Estela Raval

    Argentine pop singer, lead singer of Los Cinco Latinos

  • Estela de Carlotto

    Argentine human rights activist and president of Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo

Nicknames

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

CreativeOptimisticCharmingKind

Want to explore Estela further?

Get personalized name suggestions or dive deep into the cultural history of Estela.

More Names to Explore

View all