Stella Meaning
Star — celestial and luminous
Stella at a Glance
What Does the Name Stella Mean?
Stella comes directly from the Latin word for star. The name was popularized in 1590 by Sir Philip Sidney's sonnets to Stella, then by Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire (1947). Stella balances vintage charm with cosmic energy — three vowels, four consonants, instantly memorable. Top 30 in the US through the 2010s and 2020s. The name carries quiet brightness without flashiness.
Stella Personality & Numerology
People with the name Stella carry the vibration of numerology number 6 — The Nurturer. This means caring, responsible, harmony-seeking. The energy of Stella tends to be felt by everyone who interacts with them, often shaping the room without anyone noticing.
Numerology is calculated by converting each letter of Stella into a number (using the Pythagorean system), then reducing to a single digit (or master number 11, 22, 33). For Stella, the result is 6.
Best Zodiac Matches for Stella
Famous People Named Stella
Variations, Nicknames & Pairings
Variations
Estella, Estelle, Stelle
Nicknames
Stell, Stelly
Middle Name Ideas
Rose, Grace, Mae, Jane, Belle
Stella — Common Questions
What does the name Stella mean?
Star — celestial and luminous
Where does the name Stella come from?
The name Stella has Latin origins, with peak popularity around 2018-2024.
What is the numerology of the name Stella?
Using the Pythagorean numerology system, Stella reduces to 6 — The Nurturer. People with this name vibration are often caring, responsible, harmony-seeking.
Which zodiac signs match the name Stella?
The name Stella resonates strongly with Pisces, Sagittarius, Aquarius. These signs share complementary energy with the name\'s numerological vibration.
What are similar names to Stella?
Common variations include Estella, Estelle, Stelle.
Is Stella a popular name?
Stella currently ranks at #30 in baby name popularity, with its peak popularity around 2018-2024.
Names Like Stella
Other names sharing the same origin, numerology vibration, or first letter.
