Stella Pet Name
Stella is a popular cats and dogs name, meaning "Star" and originating from Latin, most often given to female pets, with a classic, nature, modern style, ranked #21 among dog names and ranked #48 among cat names, across 4,395 pet records in our database.
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.
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 #25 for girls in the US (SSA 2024)
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
2026-09-18
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