Alaiia vs Esti

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alaiia

Girl #4,486 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"joyful, merry, happy"

Origin: Basque

Cultural Roots

Basque Arabic Hispanic African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,486
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Laia, Aia

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Esti

Girl #4,348 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star (from Persian)"

Origin: Persian via Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Basque Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,348
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Es, Essie

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Popularity Comparison

Alaiia Rank #4,486
Esti Rank #4,348

Esti is more popular, ranked #4348 vs #4486 for Alaiia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alaiia ___

  • Alaiia Rose
  • Alaiia Marie
  • Alaiia Grace
  • Alaiia Jade
  • Alaiia Soleil
  • Alaiia Luna

Esti ___

  • Esti Rose
  • Esti Pearl
  • Esti Grace
  • Esti Marie
  • Esti Leah
  • Esti Ruth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alaiia

Aaliyah Layla Zara Imani Amara

If you choose Esti

Rivka Chaya Devorah Moshe Yehuda

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaiia or Esti more popular?

Esti is more popular, ranked #4348 compared to Alaiia at #4486 in the United States.

What do Alaiia and Esti mean?

Alaiia means "joyful, merry, happy" (Basque origin). Esti means "star (from Persian)" (Persian via Hebrew origin).

Are Alaiia and Esti boy or girl names?

Alaiia is primarily a girl name. Esti is primarily a girl name.

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