Stokely
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Star — a bright light guiding the way
Origin: Latin — stella (star); popularized as a given name by Sir Philip Sidney's 1591 sonnet sequence Astrophel and Stella
Popularity: Ranked #8826 in 2025 with 9 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Stella. Shares the meaning 'Star.'
Similar names: stokes, steel, steeley, steelie, steely, stela, stella, stellah
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Stokely? About 1 in 369,833 babies born in 2025 were named Stokely, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Stokely
What does the name Stokely mean?
Stokely means “Star — a bright light guiding the way” 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 Stokely?
Stokely 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 guiding the way”.
How popular is Stokely?
Stokely ranked #8243 in 2025 — given to 9 babies that year.
When was Stokely most popular?
Stokely peaked in 2024 with 19 babies registered that year.
Is Stokely a boy or girl name?
Stokely is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 89% of Stokelys are boys and 11% are girls.
Is the name Stokely rising or falling in popularity?
Stokely has fallen 2344 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5899 in 2020 to #8243 in 2025.
How long has Stokely been recorded?
Stokely appears in birth records across 13 years — from 2013 through 2025.