Girl nameCurrently #8,337 in the USSteady
Stela
2 syllablesPeak year: 20215 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Stela's meaning
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Stela's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Stela |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 13 |
Stela through the decades
- Stela peaked in 2021, when 14 babies were named Stela in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Stela has risen 17% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Stela currently ranks #8,337 in the US and is holding steady.