Stella: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A radiant name meaning star, brilliant and luminous from the very first syllable.
- Origin
- Latin
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #31
- Peak
- #31 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Stella Means
Stella is a girl name of Latin origin. A radiant name meaning star, brilliant and luminous from the very first syllable.
How Popular Stella Is
Stella currently ranks #31 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #31 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Stella
- Marlon Brando's iconic 'Stella!' cry in A Streetcar Named Desire is unforgettable.
- Stella McCartney keeps the name fashionable in the design world.
- The name all but disappeared mid-century before its stunning return.
Names Like Stella
Other Latin names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Stella
Latin names that pair well as a brother or sister to Stella.
Questions About Stella
What does Stella mean?
Stella is a girl name of Latin origin. A radiant name meaning star, brilliant and luminous from the very first syllable.
How popular is Stella?
Stella currently ranks #31 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #31 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Stella come from?
Stella comes from Latin roots. Marlon Brando's iconic 'Stella!' cry in A Streetcar Named Desire is unforgettable.
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