Holding steady.
Popularity of Mazella since 1914
Babies named Mazella per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mazella's real moment was 1927.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 29 |
| 1920s | 66 |
| 1930s | 27 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mazella is a rare American name first recorded in 1914, a time when inventive feminine names flourished. Its peak year was 1927, after which use declined steadily. The name never achieved widespread popularity and does not appear in recent rankings, indicating its trajectory has been stable with minimal usage. Like many coinages of its era, Mazella likely derived from fashionable sounds or a family surname rather than a traditional etymology. Its obscurity today means it carries a distinct vintage charm, appealing to parents seeking a truly uncommon name with early 20th-century roots.
Mazella appears to be a modern coinage, possibly a feminine elaboration of the name Mazel or influenced by the sound of names like Marcella or Giselle. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1914 and saw modest use, peaking in 1927. Its formation pattern suggests it may have been created from existing name elements or sounds popular at the time.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mazie, Zella
Sibling names for Mazella
Names that share Mazella's style, for a brother or sister.
