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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Della — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Dell|Dellah
EnglishGirl↑ Rising

Della

DEL-uh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#580
↑ Rising
#580
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 36
Peak rank
#580 in 2024
5yr change
+65 ranks
Birth frequency
1.4 per 10,000 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 #580 · Rising 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
English girl names
Della

Popularity score: 36  ·  SSA Rank: #580

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
76
Higher than 76% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+65 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
65
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
VintageClassicGirl2-syllableItalian RootSoft-soundingRetro-chicUncommonPre-1990s Peak
Character
gentle gracequiet strengthloyal heartthoughtful nature
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Dellas

loyalintelligentresourcefulperceptivededicated
STRONG
High confidence

Della is an English girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #580 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +65 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#580 · rare
Della at a Glance
Meaning:From Italian Della, meaning 'of the' or 'from the'. Often used as a prefix in names, it became an independent given name in English-speaking countries.
Language root:Italian · Latin
Peak rank:#580 in 2024
5yr change:+65 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Della Reese
Singer and actress
Della Street
Perry Mason character
Similar Sound
BellaStellaDeliaDellDelleElda
Similar Style
StellaClaraMabelHazel◈VioletIris
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Della
StellaHazel◈ClaraVioletMabelRoseLucyIvy
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Della illustration
Name Intelligence
Della · Overview
Summary

Della is an English girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #580 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 2/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Della scores 76/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 65 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Vintage · Classic character
Della carries a warm, soft quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
della.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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