Ester
e-ster,
es-ter
US Popularity:2872
Origin:Persian
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Myrtle leaf; Star
Ester is a feminine name of Persian and Hebrew origins. A variant of Esther, which in turn is connected to the Hebrew Hadassah, this vintage-sounding name translates to “myrtle leaf,” a plant that’s been used for a variety of medicines. With its delicate, star-shaped flowers, it's no wonder that the name Ester also translates to “star.” If you want to help baby connect with the beauty and vitality of Mother Nature—and celebrate them as a shining star—they’ll easily grow into the name Ester.
Ester Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Ester is currently #1877 on The Bump
Girl:Ester is currently #835 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Ester is currently #2872 in U.S. births
Girl:Ester is currently #1077 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#2872
in 2022
- 112
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 135
Behind the Name, Esther, December 2022
Ancestry, Esther Family History
Behind the Name, Ester, November 2020
Abarim Publications, Hadassah
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