girl's name
Chela
CHEH-lah (Spanish)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 474
Chela is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1985, when 79 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1955.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Chela Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 84 |
| 1980s | 185 |
| 1990s | 113 |
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 11 |
How Popular Is Chela?
In 2011, Chela was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Chela
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Chela Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Chela over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Chela
- Spanish CHEH-lah
Sibling Names for Chela
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Chela — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Chela
How popular is the name Chela?
In 2011, Chela was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Chela a girl's or a boy's name?
Chela is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Chela?
Chela has 2 syllables.
When was Chela most popular?
Chela peaked in 1985, when 79 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.