Esta
- Pronunciation
- [Es-ta]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- From The East
- Origin
- Italian
Esta Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,430 baby girls have been named Esta. The name peaked in 1920 with 117 US births that year (rank #673). In 2024, ranked #11379 nationally — 10,706 places below its 1920 peak.
Top States for Esta
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Esta births are: New York (302), Texas (256), West Virginia (243).
Other Italian-Origin Names Like Esta
If you like Esta's Italian origin, consider these related names: Aberto, Abramo, Abriana, Adalgisa, Agnella. Browse all Italian names →
4-Letter Names Starting with E
Names with Esta's exact length and starting letter: Eada, Eara, Earc, Earh, Earl.
Quick Facts About Esta
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Compare Esta to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Esta against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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