Nella
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
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- Origin
- Greek
Nella Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,314 baby girls have been named Nella. The name peaked in 1927 with 81 US births that year (rank #813). In 2024, ranked #2785 nationally — 1,972 places below its 1927 peak.
Top States for Nella
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Nella births are: Kentucky (247), Texas (159), Alabama (135).
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Nella
If you like Nella's Greek origin, consider these related names: Abdera, Abderus, Absyrtus, Abydos, Acantha. Browse all Greek names →
5-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Nella's exact length and starting letter: Naava, Nabil, Nadav, Nader, Nadia.
Quick Facts About Nella
Variant Forms
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Compare Nella to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Nella against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).