Chela
- Pronunciation
- [Che-la]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Consolation
- Origin
- Spanish
Chela Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 474 baby girls have been named Chela. The name peaked in 1985 with 79 US births that year (rank #1537).
Top States for Chela
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Chela births are: Virginia (27), California (13), DC (10).
Other Spanish-Origin Names Like Chela
If you like Chela's Spanish origin, consider these related names: Abran, Abril, Adana, Adelita, Adella. Browse all Spanish names →
5-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Chela's exact length and starting letter: Cabal, Cable, Cacey, Cacia, Cadan.
Quick Facts About Chela
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Compare Chela to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Chela against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).