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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Christella — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Christell|Christelle
LatinGirl↓ Fading

Christella

kris-TEL-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#15725
↓ Fading
#15725
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 2
Peak rank
#9753 in 2023
5yr change
-5972 ranks
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)20202024

Rank #15725 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Latin girl names
Christella

Popularity score: 2  ·  SSA Rank: #15725

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-5972 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
33 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Latin RootChristianReligiousRomanticVintage3-syllable-ella suffixFeminineGirlRareClassicalDevotional
Character
graceful dignityspiritual devotioncompassionate naturesteadfast loyaltyradiant kindness
STRONG
High confidence

Christella is a Latin girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #15725 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -5972 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#15725 · very rare
Christella at a Glance
Meaning:Feminine form of Christel, derived from Latin 'Christus' meaning 'anointed one', combined with the diminutive suffix -ella.
Language root:Latin · Greek · Christian
Peak rank:#9753 in 2023
5yr change:-5972 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
ChristianaCristellaIsabellaEstellaMarcellaOrnella
Similar Style
ArabellaEvangelineCelestinaSeraphinaFelicityPriscilla
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Christella
MiriamMargaretCatherineLouiseEleanorGraceVioletJosephine
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Evangeline
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Celestina
Latin · #5035
↑↑ Surging
Seraphina
Hebrew · #778
↑↑ Surging
Felicity
Latin · #486
↓ Declining
Priscilla
Latin · #615
↑ Rising
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Christella · Overview
Summary

Christella is a Latin girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #15725 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Religious · Romantic · Vintage character
Christella carries a soft, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 5972 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
christella.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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