Stella is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #508 in 1998 with 54 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2011 with 159 births ranking #307. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 28.6%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 5,355 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.