Stela
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Star
- Origin
- Romanian
Stela Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 196 baby girls have been named Stela. The name peaked in 2021 with 14 US births that year (rank #7984). In 2024, ranked #8337 nationally — 353 places below its 2021 peak.
Other Romanian-Origin Names Like Stela
If you like Stela's Romanian origin, consider these related names: Adriana, Afina, Alexandreina, Alexandru, Alin. Browse all Romanian names →
5-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Stela's exact length and starting letter: Saada, Sabah, Saber, Sabih, Sabir.
Quick Facts About Stela
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Compare Stela to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Stela against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).