Nella Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationNEL-uh / /ˈnɛl.ə/Italian; Latin
Meaning
Italian: bright; Latin: horn
Historical & Cultural Background
Nella is often considered a diminutive of names like Antonella or Daniella in Italian culture. It has gained popularity in various countries, particularly in the 20th century. The name is associated with brightness and light, reflecting positive attributes.
Trend Summary
Nella has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nell
- Nellie
International Variants
- Nélia (Portuguese)
- Nella (Dutch)
Famous people named Nella
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Fictional characters named Nella
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nella was first seen in the United States in 1880. Nella has ranked as high as #808 nationally, which occurred in 1927, and has been most popular in Kentucky, Alabama, California, Illinois, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Nella has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nella (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 9 | |
| FL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 10 |
| 1881 | 19 |
| 1882 | 11 |
| 1883 | 6 |
| 1884 | 19 |
| 1885 | 10 |
| 1886 | 11 |
| 1887 | 12 |
| 1888 | 17 |
| 1889 | 10 |
| 1890 | 9 |
| 1891 | 15 |
| 1892 | 18 |
| 1893 | 16 |
| 1894 | 19 |
| 1895 | 18 |
| 1896 | 14 |
| 1897 | 17 |
| 1898 | 11 |
| 1899 | 10 |
| 1900 | 14 |
| 1901 | 13 |
| 1902 | 15 |
| 1903 | 20 |
| 1904 | 14 |
| 1905 | 22 |
| 1906 | 12 |
| 1907 | 22 |
| 1908 | 26 |
| 1909 | 18 |
| 1910 | 34 |
| 1911 | 18 |
| 1912 | 44 |
| 1913 | 36 |
| 1914 | 44 |
| 1915 | 48 |
| 1916 | 57 |
| 1917 | 47 |
| 1918 | 74 |
| 1919 | 61 |
| 1920 | 57 |
| 1921 | 79 |
| 1922 | 74 |
| 1923 | 58 |
| 1924 | 70 |
| 1925 | 74 |
| 1926 | 58 |
| 1927 | 81 |
| 1928 | 57 |
| 1929 | 48 |
| 1930 | 68 |
| 1931 | 56 |
| 1932 | 66 |
| 1933 | 58 |
| 1934 | 81 |
| 1935 | 59 |
| 1936 | 65 |
| 1937 | 68 |
| 1938 | 52 |
| 1939 | 46 |
| 1940 | 61 |
| 1941 | 54 |
| 1942 | 38 |
| 1943 | 43 |
| 1944 | 38 |
| 1945 | 33 |
| 1946 | 38 |
| 1947 | 38 |
| 1948 | 28 |
| 1949 | 41 |
| 1950 | 31 |
| 1951 | 39 |
| 1952 | 37 |
| 1953 | 33 |
| 1954 | 32 |
| 1955 | 23 |
| 1956 | 25 |
| 1957 | 22 |
| 1958 | 24 |
| 1959 | 19 |
| 1960 | 26 |
| 1961 | 20 |
| 1962 | 25 |
| 1963 | 12 |
| 1964 | 25 |
| 1965 | 18 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1967 | 16 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 25 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2009 | 48 |
| 2010 | 39 |
| 2011 | 39 |
| 2012 | 58 |
| 2013 | 51 |
| 2014 | 63 |
| 2015 | 60 |
| 2016 | 58 |
| 2017 | 75 |
| 2018 | 80 |
| 2019 | 74 |
| 2020 | 66 |
| 2021 | 72 |
| 2022 | 81 |
| 2023 | 61 |
| 2024 | 61 |