3 names whose roots carry the sense of star, with the etymology behind each and how many American babies received it in 2025.
| Name | Meaning | 2025 births | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther | Star | 2,277 | |
| Stella | Star | 4,136 | |
| Nova | New | 4,806 |
Etymologies researched by our editors; counts from the US Social Security Administration.