Della

Della is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 518 girls in the United States.

Della at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Della

Della belongs to the English & American 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, Della first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #60 in 1881, and in 2024 518 babies received the name — 70,274 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Della in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#60 in 1881
Peak year
1917
Babies named Della in 2024
518
Total since 1880
70,274

Della in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#832 in 2023
Babies named Della in 2025
31
Total since 1996
439

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Della mean?

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

Is Della a boy or girl name?

Della is a girl name. In 2024, 518 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Della?

Della comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Della?

Della first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #60 in 1881, and 518 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].