Alicia vs Estella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alicia

Girl #436 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish English Italian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#436
Total SSA Count
708
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Ally, Licia

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Estella

Girl #501 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"star"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#501
Total SSA Count
608
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Stella, Essie, Elle

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alicia Rank #436
Estella Rank #501

Alicia is more popular, ranked #436 vs #501 for Estella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alicia ___

  • Alicia Rose
  • Alicia Marie
  • Alicia Grace
  • Alicia Jane
  • Alicia Mae
  • Alicia Renee

Estella ___

  • Estella Rose
  • Estella Jane
  • Estella Marie
  • Estella Claire
  • Estella Grace
  • Estella Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alicia

Sophia Isabella Marco Julian Bianca

If you choose Estella

Oliver Felix Hugo Adelaide Vivienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alicia or Estella more popular?

Alicia is more popular, ranked #436 compared to Estella at #501 in the United States.

What do Alicia and Estella mean?

Alicia means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Estella means "star" (Latin origin).

Are Alicia and Estella boy or girl names?

Alicia is primarily a girl name. Estella is primarily a girl name.

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