Canela

Canela is a girl's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Canela at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Canela

Canela belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Canela first appears in Social Security records in 2000. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #12453 in 2021, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 57 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Canela in US records

First recorded (US)
2000
Best US rank
#12453 in 2021
Peak year
2010
Total since 1880
57

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Canela mean?

The meaning of Canela is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Canela a boy or girl name?

Canela is a girl name.

What origin is the name Canela?

Canela comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Canela?

Canela first appears in US records in 2000. Its best-ever ranking was #12453 in 2021, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.