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Esther

female

Meaning

"Star"

Esther is associated with Persian and Hebrew traditions and is commonly interpreted as star, known through the biblical queen narrative.

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Popularity History of Esther

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#131Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#131

Esther was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+7

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Esther Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Esther.

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Essie
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Esti
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Ettie
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Baby Name Lists That Include Esther

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Quick Facts

OriginPersian, Hebrew
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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