Holding steady.
Popularity of Chella since 1908
Babies named Chella per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1991, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Chella's real moment was 1908.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 0 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 9 |
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 33 |
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chella is a name of uncertain origin, first recorded in the United States in 1908. It has never seen widespread use, with no rank in any year and no recorded instances in recent decades. Its peak year was 1908, the year of its first recorded appearance. The name's trajectory is stable, meaning it has not experienced any notable surges or declines. Because it is so rare, there are no top states associated with Chella. As a modern, uncommon name, Chella may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive and short name with a soft sound. Its origin is likely a diminutive or variant of more common names, making it a subtle nod to traditional names while remaining unique.
Chella is a name of uncertain origin. It may have emerged as a nickname or short form of longer names such as Michaela or Rochelle, or as a variant of Shella. The name appears sporadically in the United States, first recorded in 1908, but has never been widely used.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chell
Variants: Shella
Sibling names for Chella
Names that share Chella's style, for a brother or sister.
