Stella Pet Name
Stella is a popular pet name, especially for cats and dogs. Find out what Stella means, how popular it is, which pets and breeds commonly have the name, and discover similar names.
Stella at a glance
How popular is Stella as a pet name?
Stella is one of the more commonly used pet name in our database.
#21
Dog Name
#48
Cat Name
4,395
Pet Records
Stella pet name popularity over time
Is Stella a boy or girl pet name?
Based on the pet records in our database:
Stella is more commonly used for female pets, but it may also be used for both.
Is Stella more popular for dogs or cats?
Which dog breeds are commonly named Stella?
Based on the available breed data, Stella appears among:
What does the name Stella mean?
Stella means "Star" and comes from Latin (Latin).
The name is associated with classic, nature, modern, which makes it a popular choice for pets.
Stella nicknames
What kind of pet name is Stella?
Stella fits these categories:
Stella as a human name
Stella is also used as a human name. Ranked #42 for girls in the US (SSA 2024)
Famous pets named Stella
Name insights for Stella
Where does our pet-name data come from?
PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.
Data coverage
2004 — 2026
Pet records analyzed
4,395
Last updated
2026-09-16