Otella
Girl nameOtella has been given to 50 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It peaked in 1924.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
50
Peak year
1924 (9 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1915
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Otella — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Otella.
Sibling name ideas for Otella
Same era and popularity as Otella, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Otella?
Otella has been given to 50 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Otella peak?
Otella peaked in 1924, when 9 babies were given the name.
Is Otella a girl or boy name?
Otella is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Otella are girls).
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