girl's name
Evella
eh-VEL-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 167
Evella is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 5 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 1927, when 9 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Evella Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 26 |
| 1920s | 41 |
| 1930s | 27 |
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 19 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Evella?
In 2023, Evella was given to 5 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.
Where Evella Is Used
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 Evella
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Evella Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Evella over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Evella
- English eh-VEL-uh
Sibling Names for Evella
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Evella — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Evella
How popular is the name Evella?
In 2023, Evella was given to 5 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 Evella a girl's or a boy's name?
Evella is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Evella?
Evella has 3 syllables.
When was Evella most popular?
Evella peaked in 1927, when 9 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.