Girl Name · Persian Origin
Ester
Ester is a girl baby name of Persian origin, meaning "Star". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Ester often also consider Esther.
Ester meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Star
Origin: Persian naming roots help connect Ester to related Persian baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Ester as E·S·T·E·R, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Ester is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Ester variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Estera, Estere, Estery, Este.
- Nicknames: Est and E.
- Middle names: Pair Ester with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Ester middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Esther, Ector, Estrella, Estel, Eston — full picks on the sibling names for Ester guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Ester? Browse our names like Ester guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Ester
What does the name Ester mean?
Ester means "Star" and is of Persian origin.
What is the origin of Ester?
Ester originates in Persian naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Ester?
Ester has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Ester a boy's or girl's name?
Ester is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Ester in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Ester sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Ester?
Names that share Ester's sound and style include Esther, Ector, Estrella, Estel, Eston.
What middle names pair well with Ester?
Good middle-name fits for Ester pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Ester is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Ester is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Ester?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ester share its rhythm without rhyming — Esther, Ector, Estrella all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.