Names Starting With E
GirlHebrew#148 in 2025
Esther
Esther is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “star; hidden.” It ranked #148 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
ES-ter
meaning & origin
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.
popularity over time
#1772020
#1682021
#1602022
#1532023
#1482024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #148 |
| 2023 | #153 |
| 2022 | #160 |
| 2021 | #168 |
| 2020 | #177 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Esther
- Esther Williams
- Esther Dyson
- Queen Esther (biblical)
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