Star; or from the east
Esta is most commonly used as a diminutive of Esther, meaning 'star'. It can also function as a topographic name for someone living to the east of a settlement, or as a short form of names like Modesta.
Less common today
Esta isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,592 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American illustrator and xerographic artist
South African actress known for All My Children
Character in the novel 'The God of Small Things' · The God of Small Things
