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Stellina

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Pronounced stel-EE-nuh /stɛlˈiː.nə/Medium

Meaning: Stellina is an Italian diminutive of Stella, from Latin 'stella' ('star'), meaning 'little star'. A tender, affectionate form.Medium

In 30 seconds: A tender starlit name: Stellina is Italian for 'little star,' from Stella (said 'stel-EE-nuh').
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Origin MediumItalian, Latin
MeaningStellina is an Italian diminutive of Stella, from Latin 'stella' ('star'), meaning 'little star'. A tender, affectionate form.
U.S. rank (2025)#9386 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 66

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520072025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

The girl's name Stellina is an Italian diminutive of Stella, from Latin 'stella' ('star'), meaning 'little star'. It carries warmth and sparkle. In the U.S. it is rare and reads as sweet and lyrical (said 'stel-EE-nuh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, sweet, and starlit.

Did you know? Stellina is the Italian pet form of Stella — literally 'little star' — an affectionate term of endearment turned given name (said 'stel-EE-nuh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Stellina — Italian diminutive of Stella; 'little star'

Variations

StellaEstellinaStelina

Nicknames

StellaLina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Stellina mean?

Stellina is an Italian diminutive of Stella, meaning 'little star' (Latin 'stella').

How do you pronounce Stellina?

It's said stel-EE-nuh /stɛlˈiː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Stellina a boy or girl name?

Stellina is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Stellina?

Stellina is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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