Stella is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #318 in 2021 with 148 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2011 with 159 births ranking #307. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 252.4%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 1,852 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.