Stella Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Stella is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Stella?
Stella is spelled S-T-E-L-L-A. The name has 6 letters.
Stella at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Stella means “star” in Latin.
- Origin
- Stella is commonly associated with Latin origins.
- Pronunciation
- STEL-uh · 2 syllables
Stella Popularity in 2025
Rank#52
Recorded Births4,136
- Girls usage fell 3 places to #52 and recorded 138 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Stella Mean?
Stella means “star” in Latin.
Origin: Stella is commonly associated with Latin origins.
How Do You Pronounce Stella?
PronunciationSTEL-uh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Stella?
- History
- The name Stella has been used in various literary and historical contexts, indicating its longstanding presence in naming traditions.
Stella Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2008 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 4,136 | #52 |
| 2024 | Girls | 4,274 | #49 |
| 2023 | Girls | 4,371 | #46 |
| 2022 | Girls | 4,849 | #40 |
| 2021 | Girls | 4,820 | #41 |
| 2020 | Girls | 4,667 | #42 |
| 2020 | Boys | 5 | #12,022 |
| 2019 | Girls | 4,997 | #40 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5,164 | #38 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5,070 | #42 |
| 2016 | Girls | 4,933 | #45 |
| 2015 | Girls | 4,798 | #51 |
| 2015 | Boys | 7 | #9,568 |
| 2014 | Girls | 4,203 | #66 |
| 2014 | Boys | 6 | #10,717 |
| 2013 | Girls | 3,916 | #70 |
| 2012 | Girls | 4,006 | #62 |
| 2012 | Boys | 7 | #9,709 |
| 2011 | Girls | 3,698 | #74 |
| 2011 | Boys | 6 | #10,808 |
| 2010 | Girls | 3,440 | #85 |
| 2010 | Boys | 7 | #9,693 |
| 2009 | Girls | 2,560 | #126 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,824 | #184 |
When Was Stella Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2018 · Girls
5,164 recorded births
National rank #38
2017 · Girls
5,070 recorded births
National rank #42
2019 · Girls
4,997 recorded births
National rank #40
2016 · Girls
4,933 recorded births
National rank #45
Where Stella Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| KS | #30 | 58 |
| KY | #34 | 80 |
| CT | #34 | 64 |
| MA | #35 | 118 |
| NV | #39 | 41 |
| WA | #41 | 110 |
| MN | #41 | 86 |
| WI | #41 | 82 |