Sibling names for Estella
Names that sound like they belong in the same family as Estella usually share its era. These sister and brother names rose and fell on a similar curve to Estella, whose busiest decade was the 1920s, and are about as common, so neither child's name will feel dated or unusual next to the other.
Sister names for Estella
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clara | clear, bright | #63 | 14,581 | 1920s |
| Lena | short form of Helena, Magdalena and similar names | #279 | 5,792 | 1910s |
| Lettie | joy, gladness (pet form of Letitia) | #757 | 1,236 | 1920s |
| Ada | noble | #219 | 7,935 | 1910s |
| Lillie | the lily flower | #676 | 1,992 | 1920s |
| Susie | pet form of Susan; "lily" | #1,922 | 435 | 1920s |
| Addie | pet form of Adeline, Adelaide, etc. | #1,272 | 916 | 1920s |
| Dora | gift (short form of Dorothy, Theodora) | #2,388 | 364 | 1920s |
| Birdie | little bird | #670 | 1,870 | 1910s |
| Wilhelmina | #1,517 | 655 | 1910s | |
| Fannie | pet form of Frances; "Frenchwoman" | #3,356 | 265 | 1910s |
Brother names for Estella
Estella's era
Estella ranked #509 for girls in 2025, against #877 in 2015. Its best year was 1883, at #106. Names that rose and fell with it share its period feel, which keeps the set consistent.
Timeless names that go with any sibling
These names have been used steadily for a hundred years, so they sit comfortably next to a name from any era, Estella included.
Girls: Maria, Lydia, Cecilia, Julia, Miriam, Nina. Boys: Samuel, Anthony, Wesley, Vincent, Calvin, Victor.
Same era, but close to Estella
These names follow Estella's curve too, but we left them out above because they share a first letter or an ending with Estella. Some parents like that echo; if you do, start here.
- Della same ending as Estella
How these were chosen
Each suggestion's share of US babies has followed a curve close to Estella's since 1880, and its recent number of babies is within about twelve times Estella's, so the names are in the same league. Names starting with the same letter as Estella or with the same ending are left out, so the names go together without matching. Spellings of Estella itself are excluded.