Nella

Nella 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 61 girls in the United States.

Nella at a glance

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

About the name Nella

Nella 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, Nella first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #387 in 1881, and in 2024 61 babies received the name — 4,314 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nella in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#387 in 1881
Peak year
1927
Babies named Nella in 2024
61
Total since 1880
4,314

Nella in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2002
Best rank
#651 in 2019
Babies named Nella in 2025
45
Total since 1996
644

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nella mean?

The meaning of Nella 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 Nella a boy or girl name?

Nella is a girl name. In 2024, 61 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nella?

Nella comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Nella?

Nella first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #387 in 1881, and 61 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].