Declining since 2009, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Hermela since 1999
Babies named Hermela per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 117 |
| 2010s | 125 |
| 2020s | 52 |
Meaning & origin
Hermela is a modern girl's name that entered U.S. records in 1999, a relatively recent addition to the American naming landscape. Its peak year came in 2009, when it ranked highest among the years tracked, but it has since been on a declining trajectory, according to Social Security data. With a current rank of 9,457 and a frequency of about 1 in 160,727 births in 2025, Hermela remains a rare and distinctive choice. The name has not been recorded as popular in any specific state, suggesting it is used sporadically across the country rather than concentrated regionally. Parents drawn to its melodic sound may appreciate its air of novelty, but those seeking deep historical roots may prefer more established names with clearer etymologies.
Hermela first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1999, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a feminized form of the Spanish name Hermelindo or an elaboration of Herma, itself a short form of names like Hermione or Herminia. The -ela ending is a fashionable suffix seen in many contemporary girl names. No clear historical or linguistic root has been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hermie, Mela, Ela
Variants: Hermelina, Hermelinda
Sibling names for Hermela
Names that share Hermela's style, for a brother or sister.
