Stella
Latin girl's name meaning “star”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- star
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #46
- Born in 2023
- 4,366
- Peak year
- 2018 (#38)
Meaning & origin
Stella is the Latin word for 'star'. It was coined as a given name by the poet Sir Philip Sidney in the 16th century.
Is Stella a Latin name?
Yes — Stella is a Latin name meaning "star". Stella is the Latin word for 'star'. It was coined as a given name by the poet Sir Philip Sidney in the 16th century. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Stella ranked #46 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 4,366 US girls were given the name Stella.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #38 in 2018
“Unranked” means Stella was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
See more girl names starting with S.
How to spell Stella
Stella is spelled S-T-E-L-L-A — 6 letters and 2 syllables.
Stella: frequently asked questions
What does the name Stella mean?
Stella is a Latin name meaning "star". Stella is the Latin word for 'star'. It was coined as a given name by the poet Sir Philip Sidney in the 16th century.
Where does the name Stella come from?
Stella is of Latin origin. Stella is the Latin word for 'star'. It was coined as a given name by the poet Sir Philip Sidney in the 16th century.
Is Stella a boy or a girl name?
Stella is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Stella?
In 2023, 4,366 US girls were given the name Stella.
Is Stella a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Stella ranked #46 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Stella?
Stella is spelled S-T-E-L-L-A — 6 letters.
How common is the name Stella?
In 2023, 4,366 US girls were given the name Stella. In the latest US data, Stella ranked #46 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Stella a Latin name?
Yes — Stella is a Latin name meaning "star". Stella is the Latin word for 'star'. It was coined as a given name by the poet Sir Philip Sidney in the 16th century. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
What does Stella mean in Latin?
In Latin, Stella means "star". Stella is the Latin word for 'star'. It was coined as a given name by the poet Sir Philip Sidney in the 16th century.
Is Stella a Roman name?
Stella is usually classified as Latin, and Roman belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Roman too. It means "star".