Stella is a highly popular girls' name in United States, ranking #40 in 2022 with 4,845 recorded births. This places Stella in the top 1% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 5,163 births ranking #38. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 3,151.7%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 338 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.