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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Nella — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Nell|Nelle
ItalianGirl→ Stable

Nella

NEL-uh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#2785
→ Stable
#2785
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 20
Peak rank
#2310 in 2022
5yr change
+24 ranks
Birth frequency
1.7 per 100,000 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 #2785 · 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
Italian girl names
Nella

Popularity score: 20  ·  SSA Rank: #2785

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
30
Higher than 30% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+24 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
6 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Nella scores lower overall — meaning data is still sparse.

Meaning Depth37% of score
40
Name Trend28% of score
60
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

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

Name DNA
ItalianLatin RootClassicRomantic2-syllableFeminineVintageShort and SweetDiminutive FormRareBright/Light
Character
graceful elegancewarm compassionquiet strengthgentle kindness
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Nellas

creativeengagingrelatableauthenticpersonable
STRONG
High confidence

Nella is an Italian girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #2785 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +24 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2785 · very rare
Nella at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin 'Nella', a diminutive of Antonia or Elena, meaning 'light' or 'bright one'
Language root:Latin · Italian
Peak rank:#2310 in 2022
5yr change:+24 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Nella Larsen
Author
Nella Rose
YouTuber/Content Creator
Similar Sound
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Nella illustration
Name Intelligence
Nella · Overview
Summary

Nella is an Italian girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #2785 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Romantic character
Nella carries a soft, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
nella.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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