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Kestrel
GirlMeaning of Kestrel: English: 'bird of prey'
Kestrel is a girl's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6596th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#6596
16 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
339
First recorded 1985 · peak 2023
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
8% boys · 92% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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