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Stella

Pronunciation: [ st-EHL-uh ]

Boy Name #32,554 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Stella is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced st-EHL-uh.

Parents who love the name Stella often also consider Stella, Stephen, Stanley .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#32,554
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Ste Sty Steie Stelie

Also a Girl Name

Stella is also used as a girl name, ranked #49.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stella

Is Stella a boy or girl name?
Stella is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #32554. As a girl name, it is ranked #49. Stella is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Stella?
Stella is pronounced st-EHL-uh.
How popular is the name Stella?
Stella is currently ranked #32554 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Stella?
Common nicknames for Stella include Ste, Sty, Steie, and Stelie.
Is Stella a common or rare name?
Stella is an uncommon name, ranked #32554 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Stella

Stella is a boy name .

Is Stella a boy or girl name? Stella is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,554 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #49. Stella is more commonly used as a girl name.

Stella is currently ranked #32,554 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Stella include Ste, Sty, Steie, and Stelie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Stella include Stellan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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