Estha
Of Malayalam origin, meaning "one who eliminates desires or passion."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Estha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Estha today is around 98 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Estha births was 1918 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Estha. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Estha is about 98 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Esthas were born before 1938.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Estha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1918
9 babies that year
Average age
98
years old
1941 SSA rank
#3,682
Tracked since 1905
Popularity
Estha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Estha from the 1900s through to the 1940s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 32 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Estha by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Estha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Estha
The name Estha is believed to have its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "stha," which means "to stand" or "to be firm." The name gained popularity during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Estha can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem that is considered one of the longest literary works in the world. In the Mahabharata, Estha was the name of a character who was revered for his unwavering determination and steadfastness.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Estha. One such person was Estha Boxill (1904-1990), a Jamaican educator and activist who played a significant role in the country's social and political movements during the 20th century. She was a prominent figure in the fight for Jamaican independence and was instrumental in establishing the Women's Liberal Club, which advocated for women's rights and social justice.
Another notable Estha was Estha Pauline Friedman (1918-2002), better known by her pen name Ann Landers. She was an American advice columnist whose syndicated column, "Ask Ann Landers," gained immense popularity and ran for over 47 years in newspapers across the United States. Her insightful and compassionate advice on a wide range of personal and social issues earned her widespread recognition and numerous awards.
In the field of literature, Estha Narayan (1933-2000) was an Indian writer and poet who wrote extensively in Hindi and Urdu. She was known for her poetic works that explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition. Narayan's contributions to Indian literature were recognized with prestigious awards, including the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors.
Another notable figure was Estha Warkov (1924-2021), a Polish-American artist and Holocaust survivor. Her powerful and emotionally charged artworks, often depicting scenes from the Holocaust, served as a testament to the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity. Warkov's artworks are held in the collections of numerous museums and institutions around the world.
Estha Rana (1940-2021) was a Nepali politician and social activist who dedicated her life to advocating for women's rights and empowerment in Nepal. She played a pivotal role in the country's democratic movements and was a vocal advocate for gender equality, education, and social justice. Rana's contributions were recognized with various awards, including the Prabal Gorkha Dakshin Bahu, Nepal's highest civilian honor.
People
Estha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Estha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Estha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Estha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Estha going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Estha a common name?
We classify Estha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 76 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Estha most popular?
The single biggest year for Estha was 1918, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Estha is about 98 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Estha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Estha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Estha in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Estha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Estha in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Estha can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Estha?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Estha, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.