Stella is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #582 in 1996 with 42 recorded births. This places Stella in the top 12% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2011 with 159 births ranking #307. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 7,048 girls born was named Stella. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.