Stella
Pronunciation: [ st-EHL-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Stella first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 54 babies have been named Stella in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Stella is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,554 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,554
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Stella is also used as a girl name, ranked #49.
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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, Stel, Stely, Stelie, Sty, Stie, and Stekins. 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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