Holding steady.
Popularity of Lella since 1880
Babies named Lella per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lella's real moment was 1883.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 56 |
| 1890s | 109 |
| 1900s | 91 |
| 1910s | 181 |
| 1920s | 171 |
| 1930s | 111 |
| 1940s | 72 |
| 1950s | 26 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 22 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lella is a rare feminine name that saw brief popularity in the United States during the 1880s, with its peak year in 1883. While its exact meaning is uncertain, it is likely a variant of Lela, itself a diminutive of names like Ethel or a form of Leila. The name has not been recorded in recent Social Security data, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. With no top states associated, Lella remains a historical curiosity rather than a contemporary favorite.
Lella is likely a diminutive or variant of Lela, itself a short form of longer names such as Ethel or a variant of the Arabic name Leila. It saw some usage in the late 19th century, particularly in the 1880s, but has since become very rare.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Lela
Sibling names for Lella
Names that share Lella's style, for a brother or sister.
