Holding steady, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Avella since 1962
Babies named Avella per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s | 61 |
Meaning & origin
Avella is a rare and modern feminine name that has only appeared in U.S. birth records since 1962. It reached its peak popularity in 2020, though it remains uncommon with a 2025 rank of 8860, meaning roughly 1 in 146,115 newborn girls were given the name that year. Its origins are uncertain, but it may be a creative variation of names like Avila or Aveline. The name has shown a stable trajectory in recent decades, never quite breaking into widespread use. Avella has not had any recorded top state affiliations, indicating its distribution is scattered across the country.
Avella may be a modern coinage, possibly influenced by names like Aveline or Avila. It first appeared in U.S. records in the 1960s but has remained rare. Its exact derivation is unclear, and no traditional etymology has been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ava, Vella, Ellie
Variants: Avila
Sibling names for Avella
Names that share Avella's style, for a brother or sister.
