Nella
girl name#2822 in 2025Nella entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #384 in 1881, ranks #2822 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2822
rank today
#384
peak (1881)
60
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #627 |
| 1890s | #820 |
| 1900s | #894 |
| 1910s | #888 |
| 1920s | #922 |
| 1930s | #888 |
| 1940s | #1329 |
| 1950s | #2023 |
| 1960s | #3090 |
| 1970s | #5798 |
| 1980s | #9638 |
| 1990s | #12328 |
| 2000s | #7201 |
| 2010s | #2944 |
| 2020s | #2620 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Nella has been most popular in CA, IL, NY.
Living bearers
About 2,100 people named Nella are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nella alive today was born around 1941, making them about 84 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nella in 2025?
- Nella ranks #2822 among US girl names in 2025, with 60 babies given the name.
- When was the name Nella most popular?
- Nella peaked in 1881, reaching #384 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nella with classmates?
- Nella will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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