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Estella is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Latinate form of Estelle. This is the name of the heroine, Estella Havisham, in Charles Dickens' novel Great Expectations (1860)." It ranked #509 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, latinate form of Estelle. This is the name of the heroine, Estella Havisham, in Charles Dickens' novel Great Expectations (1860). The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Estella ranked #509 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #509 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Estella mean?
Behind the Name does not give Estella a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: latinate form of Estelle.
Is Estella a popular name?
Estella ranked #509 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Estella a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Estella appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Estella — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
