stella

Pronunciation
STEL-ə

Gender
female

Origin

Latin

Ranking

  46 (as of 2023)

Meaning: Star

Stella, an interstellar name with space origins, comes from the Latin word stella, meaning "star." It was a top-100 girl's name in the U.S. from 1900 to 1923, but slowly faded out of the Social Security Administration's top 1,000 for girl names by 1988. Stella made its return to the list in 1998, re-entered the top-100 in 2010 and has now been a top-50 girl's name every year since 2016. "Beverly Hills, 90210" star Tori Spelling has a daughter named Stella Doreen, born in 2008, and country singer Holly Williams has a daughter named Stella June, born in 2020. "Grey's Anatomy" star Ellen Pompeo doubled down on the space theme for her daughter Stella Luna, born in 2009.

Famous People Named Stella

  Stella McCartney

  Famous fashion designer known for her sustainable and animal-friendly designs

  Stella Young

  Comedian and disability rights activist

  Stella Rimington

  Former Director General of MI5 and author

  Stella Creasy

  British politician known for her advocacy for women's rights

  Stella Adler

  Influential acting teacher and actress

  Stella Tennant

  Renowned British model known for her unique style

  Stella Stevens

  Actress known for her roles in classic films

  Stella Mwangi

  Singer and songwriter known for representing Norway in Eurovision

  Stella Damasus

  Nigerian actress and singer

  Stella Gibbons

  Author known for her novel 'Cold Comfort Farm'

Famous Media with people Named Stella

    Stella Luna

    A children's book about a young bat who learns about friendship and belonging  

    Stella the Star Fairy

    A character from the Rainbow Magic book series who helps make the stars shine brightly  

    Stella from Winx Club

    A fairy character known for her power over light and her cheerful personality  

    Stella from Angry Birds

    A pink bird character known for her adventurous spirit  

    Stella from Over the Moon

    A character in the animated film who helps the protagonist on her journey  

    Stella from Spirit Riding Free

    A character in the animated series who is part of the adventurous group of friends  

    Stella from How I Met Your Mother

    A character who plays a significant role in the storyline  

    Stella from The Princess and the Frog

    A dog character who is a friend to the main characters  

    Stella from The Loud House

    A character in the animated series known for her friendly nature  

    Stella from The Simpsons

    A minor character who appears in the animated series