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Kestrel

female

Meaning

"Small Falcon"

A nature-inspired name derived from the small falcon species, reflecting modern ecological naming preferences.

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Popularity History of Kestrel

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#11613Ranked nationally
SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Kestrel did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

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no national rank in 2024

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

Kestrel Nicknames

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

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Similar Names to Kestrel

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Anna

AN-uh

“Grace; Favor”

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Ashley

“Ash Tree Clearing”

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Amanda

uh-MAN-duh

“Worthy of Love”

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Amy

AY-mee

“Beloved”

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Angela

AN-juh-luh

“Messenger; Angel”

#282
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Ann

“Grace, Favor”

#1141
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Amber

“Amber Resin”

#541
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Annie

“Grace, Favor”

#191
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Ava

AY-vuh

“Birdlike; Life”

#9
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Alyssa

uh-LIS-uh

“Rational; or Alyssum Flower”

#399
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Baby Name Lists That Include Kestrel

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Kestrel, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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