Stella
Meaning: Star — a bright light shining through the darkness
Origin: Latin — stella (star); popularized as a given name by Sir Philip Sidney's 1591 sonnet sequence Astrophel and Stella
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #186
Total births: 2,398
History: Stella surged in the 2010s in Australia. The name means 'star' and carries the energy of the Southern Cross — the constellation on the Australian flag. Stella represents Australian parents choosing celestial names under southern skies.
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| Current rank (2025) | #60 |
| Babies named Stella in 2025 | 112 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 2,398 |
| Peak year | 2016 (156 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #41 |
| Years in records | 2006–2025 (20 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 6 spots |
Frequently asked about Stella
What does the name Stella mean?
Stella means “Star — a bright light shining through the darkness” from Latin — stella (star); popularized as a given name by Sir Philip Sidney's 1591 sonnet sequence Astrophel and Stella roots.
What is the origin of the name Stella?
Stella has Latin — stella (star); popularized as a given name by Sir Philip Sidney's 1591 sonnet sequence Astrophel and Stella origin. The traditional meaning is “Star — a bright light shining through the darkness”.
How popular is Stella in Australia?
Stella ranked #60 in Australia in 2025 — given to 112 babies that year.
When was Stella most popular?
Stella peaked in 2016 with 156 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Stella a boy or girl name?
Stella is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Stellas in registered births are female.
How long has Stella been recorded in Australia?
Stella appears in birth records in Australia across 20 years — from 2006 through 2025.