Chela

Girl name

Chela has been given to 474 babies in the U.S. since 1955. It peaked in 1985.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

474

Peak year

1985 (79 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1955

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Chela.

474 babies since 1971

475 babies since 1976

473 babies since 1968

476 babies since 1923

476 babies since 1966

476 babies since 1980

472 babies since 1962

472 babies since 1977

How popular is the name Chela?

Chela has been given to 474 babies in the U.S. since 1955. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Chela peak?

Chela peaked in 1985, when 79 babies were given the name.

Is Chela a girl or boy name?

Chela is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Chela are girls).

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