Holding steady.
Popularity of Orella since 1906
Babies named Orella per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Orella's real moment was 1906.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 60 |
| 1920s | 33 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Orella is a name of uncertain origin that first appeared in U.S. records in 1906. While its meaning is debated (possibly derived from Latin 'golden' or Russian 'eagle'), it has never been widely used. The name's peak year was its debut year of 1906, and its trajectory has been stable but negligible. Because it has never ranked in the Top 1000, it remains a true rarity. Two notes of interest: its sound echoes the -ella suffix popular in the early 1900s, and its occurrence is so sparse that no associations with top states or historical figures exist. For parents seeking an obscure, vowel-rich name, Orella offers a soft, melodic alternative to more common choices like Aurelia or Cordelia.
Orella is a rare name of uncertain derivation. It may be a variant of Aurelia, from Latin aureus meaning 'golden', or a feminine elaboration of Orel, which is a Russian surname meaning 'eagle'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1906 but has never achieved widespread use. Its sound aligns with the popular -ella suffix trend of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Orella
Names that share Orella's style, for a brother or sister.
