Stella
Stella is a Latin name meaning 'star,' evoking celestial beauty and brightness. It has literary roots, notably from Shakespeare's sonnets and Tennessee Williams' 'A Streetcar Named Desire.'
Current Popularity
#49 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across many languages
- •Works well in both professional and casual settings
- •Has experienced a strong revival after decades of less frequent use
- •The name carries positive associations with light and guidance
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Stella McCartney
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Stella Adler
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Stella Maxwell
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Stella Young
Comedian and Disability Rights Activist
Statistics
202,743
Total births since 1880
2018
Peak year
Discovery
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