Lella
Girl nameLella has been given to 864 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1916.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
864
Peak year
1916 (30 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Lella — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lella.
FAQ
How popular is the name Lella?
Lella has been given to 864 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Lella peak?
Lella peaked in 1916, when 30 babies were given the name.
Is Lella a girl or boy name?
Lella is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Lella are girls).
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