Joella

Joella 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 48 girls in the United States.

Joella at a glance

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

About the name Joella

Joella 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, Joella first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #792 in 1880, and in 2024 48 babies received the name — 4,161 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Joella in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#792 in 1880
Peak year
2016
Babies named Joella in 2024
48
Total since 1880
4,161

Joella in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#1863 in 2023
Babies named Joella in 2025
10
Total since 1996
189

Similar names

More names from the English & American shelf:

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Joella mean?

The meaning of Joella 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 Joella a boy or girl name?

Joella is a girl name. In 2024, 48 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Joella?

Joella comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Joella?

Joella first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #792 in 1880, and 48 babies were given the name in 2024.

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].