Hestia
Hestia first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2023, when 13 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Hestia popular?
Steady Hestia has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2023.
| 2020s | 53 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 19 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Hestia mean?
Name of the Greek goddess of the hearth, from Greek 'hestia' meaning 'hearth, fireside'. The fire connection is the sacred hearth-flame she personified.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hestia mean?
Hestia means Hearth, hearth-fire. Name of the Greek goddess of the hearth, from Greek 'hestia' meaning 'hearth, fireside'. The fire connection is the sacred hearth-flame she personified.
What is the origin of the name Hestia?
Hestia is of greek origin.
How do you pronounce Hestia?
Hestia is pronounced “HES-tee-ə.”
Is Hestia a boy or a girl name?
Hestia is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Hestia a popular name right now?
Hestia has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2023.
How popular is the name Hestia?
In 2025, Hestia ranked #9701 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Hestia most popular?
Hestia was most popular in 2023, when about 13 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Hestia?
Names similar to Hestia include Agape, Eirini, Ianthe, Nerida, Elpida.
What names go well with Hestia?
greek names that pair well with Hestia include Christopher, Cynthia, Andrew, Helen, Timothy.