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Stella
GirlMeaning of Stella: Latin: 'star'
Stella is a girl's name most strongly associated with Latin naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 52nd most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 305th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#52
4,136 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#305
141 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
207,288
First recorded 1880 · peak 2018
Trend
stable
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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