Stella is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #10607 in 2012 with 7 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2010 with 7 births ranking #10599. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 270,946 boys born was named Stella. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Stella is a luminous classic meaning 'star'. It feels bright, elegant, and easy to remember.
The name gained literary and religious visibility and later returned strongly with the revival of vintage names and celestial imagery. It balances clarity of meaning with strong style.