girl's name
Majella
muh-JEL-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,524
Majella is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1963 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1971, when 91 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1964.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Majella Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1960s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 442 |
| 1970s | 713 |
| 1980s | 290 |
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 3 |
How Popular Is Majella?
In 2009, Majella was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #993 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Where Majella Is Used
Irish figures withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. The Central Statistics Office began recording the síneadh fada in 2018, so accented and unaccented spellings are counted separately from that year on. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Majella
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Majella Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Majella over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Majella
- English muh-JEL-uh
Sibling Names for Majella
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Majella — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Majella
How popular is the name Majella?
In 2009, Majella was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #993 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Is Majella a girl's or a boy's name?
Majella is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Majella?
Majella has 3 syllables.
When was Majella most popular?
Majella peaked in 1971, when 91 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.