Esta
Esta is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Star, or modest.
Origin and history
Esta is traditionally considered a variant of Esther, meaning star, or a short form of Italian names like Modesta. Popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it has since become a rare classic. Today, it remains an vintage choice with a soft, melodic sound.
Popularity in the United States
4,439 babies in the United States have been named Esta since 1880. It ranks #2632 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2070.
States where it is most popular
- NY (21.2 %)
- TX (18 %)
- WV (17 %)
- KY (11.4 %)
- OH (9.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 172 |
| 1890-1900 | 378 |
| 1900-1910 | 463 |
| 1910-1920 | 850 |
| 1920-1930 | 872 |
| 1930-1940 | 564 |
| 1940-1950 | 447 |
| 1950-1960 | 309 |
| 1960-1970 | 143 |
| 1970-1980 | 82 |
| 1980-1990 | 52 |
| 1990-2000 | 24 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 47 |
| 2020-2029 | 31 |
Fun facts
- Esta had its highest ranking in the U.S. during the 1880s and 1890s.
- It functions both as an English diminutive of Esther and an Italian suffix form.