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Stella

female

Meaning

"Star"

From Latin for star, it gained given-name popularity in the nineteenth century and remains widely used.

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Popularity History of Stella

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#49Top 50

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#49

Stella was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-3

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Stella Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Stella.

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Stel
Nickname
Stelly
Nickname

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AY-vuh

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Baby Name Lists That Include Stella

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Stella, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

24 linked lists

Famous Stellas

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    Stella McCartney
    British fashion designer known for sustainable luxury fashion
  • S
    Stella Adler
    American actress and acting teacher who trained Marlon Brando

Quick Facts

OriginLatin
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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