Declining since 2021, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Zoella since 1920
Babies named Zoella per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 143 |
| 2020s | 158 |
Meaning & origin
Zoella is a modern feminine name that emerged from the trend of combining Zoe with the melodic -ella suffix. First recorded in 1920, it remained exceedingly rare for most of the 20th century. Its popularity spiked in the 2010s, likely influenced by British YouTube personality Zoella, reaching a peak rank of 8,362 in 2022. Since 2021, its trajectory has been falling, though it remains in occasional use. The name has no historical or cultural roots beyond its formation as a fashionable modern coinage, appealing to parents seeking a unique yet familiar-sounding name for their daughters.
Zoella is a contemporary invention, first recorded in 1920 but seeing significant use only in the 21st century. It likely combines the Greek-derived name Zoe, meaning 'life', with the popular -ella suffix seen in names like Isabella and Stella. The name gained some visibility through social media personality Zoella (Zoe Sugg), but its origin remains purely modern and stylistic.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zoe, Zo, Ella, Z
Sibling names for Zoella
Names that share Zoella's style, for a brother or sister.
