Rising since 2011, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Mayella since 2007
Babies named Mayella per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Mayella is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2007, reflecting a trend of creating feminine names by blending traditional roots with fashionable endings. Its rank of 11,932 in 2025 places it among the rarer choices, with approximately 1 in 229,610 babies receiving the name. The name peaked in popularity in 2019, showing a gradual upward trajectory since 2011. Despite its recent origin, Mayella has a melodic quality that fits well with contemporary naming styles, though it remains largely unknown outside the United States.
Mayella is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2007. It is likely a blend of the name May (itself derived from Maia, the Roman goddess of spring) with the popular feminine suffix -ella, as seen in names like Ella and Isabella. There is no evidence of historical use before this period.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: May, Ella, Maya
Sibling names for Mayella
Names that share Mayella's style, for a brother or sister.
