Rising since 2011, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Astella since 2011
Babies named Astella per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 104 |
| 2020s | 146 |
Meaning & origin
Astella is a rare feminine name first recorded in the United States in 2011, with a rank of 6,116 in 2025. Its frequency is 1 in 84,593 births, indicating fewer than 100 annual uses. The name peaked in 2022 but continues a slow upward trajectory, likely appealing to parents drawn to celestial names ending in -ella. Its origins are Greek, meaning "little star," and it shares the stylish sound of names like Stella and Astrid. Though not yet widespread in any particular state, Astella fits the modern trend for star-inspired names.
Astella is a diminutive of the Greek name Astraea, meaning "star." It follows the pattern of Latin-derived feminine endings like -ella, common in modern coinages. The name has seen occasional use in English-speaking countries since the early 2010s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Stella, Asta, Ellie
Sibling names for Astella
Names that share Astella's style, for a brother or sister.
