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Stella

"Star, celestial, stellar"

Ranked #49 for girls

About the Name Stella

Meaning

Star, celestial, stellar

Origin

Latin

Gender

Girl

First Letter

S

Girl Rank

#49

Stella is a girl name of Latin origin. The name means "Star, celestial, stellar" and Currently ranked #49 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with S or explore other Latin names.

Popularity Over Time

#8601
1950
#4957
1960
#2567
1970
#1869
1980
#1799
1990
#11842
2000
#44252
2010
#22965
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Stella

  • SM Stella McCartney
  • AS A Streetcar Named Desire

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Red, scarlet colored, bright

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Stella Baby Name: Meaning, Origin, and Why It Shines at #49

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
6
Starts with
S
Origin
Latin

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