Girl

Esther

ES-ter

Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↑ Rising

✦ Meaning

“Hebrew meaning myrtle or star, biblical name of a courageous queen, representing resilience and hidden strength.”

Popularity Over Time

Esther US popularity rank over timeRank 348 in 1970 to rank 32 in 1904. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#32#190#3481900192019401960198020002024

Currently ranked #131 in the United States.

Origin

Hebrew

Syllables

2

Nicknames

EssyEssieEsterEssie

Style

ClassicVintageStrongElegantTimeless

Famous Bearers

  • Esther from Hebrew Bible
  • Esther Williams (actress)

Collections

Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Royal Names → Two Syllables → Vintage Revival →

Similar Names

Clara

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Audrey

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Beatrice

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Cordelia

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Clara

Latin Top 100

Harriet

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Thaddeus

Aramaic Beautiful But Not Top 100

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Hebrew origin, works across Jewish, Christian, and English-speaking cultures

People Also Ask

Hebrew meaning myrtle or star, biblical name of a courageous queen, representing resilience and hidden strength.

Esther is currently ranked #131 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Popular nicknames for Esther include Essy, Essie, Ester, Essie.

Names that pair beautifully with Esther include Beatrice, Cordelia, Clara, Harriet, Thaddeus.