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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Acela — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Acel|Acelia
HebrewGirl→ Stable

Acela

uh-SEL-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #15310 in 2022

Peak: #15276 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #15310 in 2022

Peak: #15276 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212022

Rank #15310 · Falling since 2021

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Acela scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ModernStrongGirl3-syllableHebrew RootA-nameContemporaryRareUpbeat
Character
swift determinationgraceful motionforward momentumelegant strength
STRONG
High confidence

Acela is a Hebrew girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Acela at a Glance
Meaning:From Hebrew meaning 'noble' or 'exalted'. Modern coinage potentially blending Ace with feminine suffix -la.
Language root:Hebrew
Peak rank:#15276 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
AliciaAmeliaAdelaAylaAurelia
Similar Style
AriaAvery◈AuroraAudreyArabella
Works well with
IvyStellaElenaNova◈Jasper◈OwenEzra◈Silas◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Acela · Overview
Summary

Acela is a Hebrew girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 2/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Strong character
Acela carries a bold, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
acela.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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