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At a Glance: Name: Stella – Meaning: star – Origin: Latin – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: STEL-ah
Stella comes from Latin and means star. It's a classic name with an outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel, and it's pronounced STEL-ah (/ˈstɛlə/). If you want a name with a clear, one-word meaning, this is about as direct as it gets.
Meaning & Origin of Stella
Meaning: Star.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Stella
Phonetic: STEL-ah IPA: /ˈstɛlə/
Popularity of Stella
Stella hit its peak at #38 in 2018, when 5163 girls were given the name. By 2024 it had settled to #49 with 4264 babies — still a top-50 name, just past that high point.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Stella mean?
Star. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Stella)
How do you pronounce Stella?
Stella is pronounced STEL-ah (IPA: /ˈstɛlə/).
Is Stella a popular name right now?
Stella peaked at #38 in 2018 and is ranked #49 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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