Starlight
Pronunciation: [ st-AHRL-eyet ]
Starlight is a girl baby name. Ranked #59,245 in the US, popular nicknames include Sta, Sty, and Staie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Starlight first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 40 babies have been named Starlight in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Starlight is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #59,245 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,245
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Starlight
Starlight is a girl name .
Starlight is currently ranked #59,245 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Starlight include Sta, Sty, Staie, and Starie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Starlight include Star, Starr, Starla . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis