Estela vs Leticia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Estela

Girl #1,753 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"star"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,753
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Estie, Ela, Tela

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Leticia

Girl #1,764 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"joy, happiness, gladness"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Italian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,764
Total SSA Count
114
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Letty, Ticia, Leti

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Popularity Comparison

Estela Rank #1,753
Leticia Rank #1,764

Estela is more popular, ranked #1753 vs #1764 for Leticia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Estela ___

  • Estela Marie
  • Estela Rosa
  • Estela Clara
  • Estela Grace
  • Estela Luna
  • Estela Isabel

Leticia ___

  • Leticia Maria
  • Leticia Sofia
  • Leticia Isabel
  • Leticia Carmen
  • Leticia Lucia
  • Leticia Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Estela

Lucia Carmen Sofia Diego Mateo

If you choose Leticia

Esperanza Rosario Valentina Miguel Roberto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Estela or Leticia more popular?

Estela is more popular, ranked #1753 compared to Leticia at #1764 in the United States.

What do Estela and Leticia mean?

Estela means "star" (Latin origin). Leticia means "joy, happiness, gladness" (Latin origin).

Are Estela and Leticia boy or girl names?

Estela is primarily a girl name. Leticia is primarily a girl name.

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