Esther
Esther is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “star; hidden.” It ranked #148 in the United States in 2025. From the Hebrew Esther, possibly meaning hidden or star, or from the Persian Stara meaning star.
how do you pronounce Esther?
ES-ter
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what does Esther mean?
The name Esther means “star; hidden.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
From the Hebrew Esther, possibly meaning hidden or star, or from the Persian Stara meaning star. The biblical Esther was a Jewish queen of Persia who saved her people from persecution.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #148 |
| 2023 | #153 |
| 2022 | #160 |
| 2021 | #168 |
| 2020 | #177 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Esther?
- Esther Williams
- Esther Dyson
- Queen Esther (biblical)
what names are similar to Esther?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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