What is the origin of the name Stella?

Stella is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Stella?

In 2023, 4,264 babies were named Stella in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Stella is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Italian

Births Last Year: 4,264 →

All-Time Total: 175,792

Peak Year: 2018

Stella is a Latin name meaning "star." It is derived from the Latin word "stella," which directly translates to "star" in English.

Girl names closely related to Stella

Ella Amelia Charlotte Lila Hope Lilah Riley Lily

Boy names closely related to Stella

Landon Mason Hunter Jonah Caden Oliver Elliot Paul

Names with similar meaning to Stella

Citlali Essie Estela Estella Estelle Ester Esther Estrella

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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