What is the origin of the name Stela?

Stela is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Stela?

Stela is currently ranked #8337 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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GirlLatin

Stela

STEH-lə

Popularity

#8337

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

196

Peak Year

#14 in 2021

First Recorded

2000

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Stela is a variant of Stella, a Latin name meaning "star". It's associated with light, beauty, and inspiration.

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Ste Ella

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Ste Ella

Spelling Variations

Stella Estela

Similar Names

Luna Aurora Celeste Lyra

Personality Traits

brightcharminggracefulcreativeintelligent

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