Stella
GirlLatin · English /ˈstɛl.ə/; Italian /ˈstel.la/
Stella pairs a direct star meaning with a crisp beginning and a softer ending.
Origin
Latin
Pronunciation
English /ˈstɛl.ə/; Italian /ˈstel.la/
Star
Stella is a feminine name from the Latin word for ‘star’. Its celestial image is direct and easy to picture. The name also has a literary setting in Philip Sidney’s sonnet sequence Astrophel and Stella. That connection can add a romantic note without being needed to appreciate its clear night-sky imagery. To the ear, Stella balances the firm opening st with the gentler l and final vowel. It can feel lively without sounding elaborate. English /ˈstɛl.ə/ and Italian /ˈstel.la/ both stress the beginning, though the vowels and the Italian double consonant give them different textures.
Etymology: From Latin stella, ‘star’.
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Name popularity
Latest year: 2025
Girls
Rank52
Boys
RankNot reported
Source
SSA records cover Social Security card applications, not every US birth. Names with fewer than 5 occurrences are omitted; gaps do not mean zero. Spellings are kept separate, except that SSA removes spaces and hyphens. Equal counts are ranked alphabetically. Ranks are calculated separately for boys and girls.
Origin
Latin