Stella

Meaning of Stella

Stella means "star." It's a name that evokes brightness and celestial beauty.

Stella has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Stella

Stella has held fairly steady, sitting around #52 in 2025 after peaking at #38 in 2018.

Notable people named Stella

• Stella McCartney
  British fashion designer
• Stella Adler
  American actress and acting teacher
• Stella Hudgens
  American actress
• Stella Maeve
  American actress
• Stella Tennant
  British model

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Questions about the name Stella

What does the name Stella mean?

Stella means stella means "star." it's a name that evokes brightness and celestial beauty, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Stella a boy's or a girl's name?

Stella is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Stella?

In 2025, Stella ranked #52 for girls, down from #49 the year before.

When was Stella most popular?

Stella peaked at #38 in 2018.