girl's name
Clella
KLEL-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 887
Clella is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1958 it was given to 7 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 1915, when 36 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1885.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Clella Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 27 |
| 1890s | 81 |
| 1900s | 94 |
| 1910s | 212 |
| 1920s | 215 |
| 1930s | 150 |
| 1940s | 78 |
| 1950s | 30 |
How Popular Is Clella?
In 1958, Clella was given to 7 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 Clella
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Clella Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Clella over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Clella
- English KLEL-uh
Sibling Names for Clella
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Clella — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Clella
How popular is the name Clella?
In 1958, Clella was given to 7 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 Clella a girl's or a boy's name?
Clella is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Clella?
Clella has 2 syllables.
When was Clella most popular?
Clella peaked in 1915, when 36 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.