girl's name
Otella
oh-TEL-lah
- Origin Italian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 50
Otella is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1941 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.
- Otella is a name of Italian origin.
- Peaked in 1924, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Otella Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1940s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 26 |
| 1920s | 14 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 5 |
How Popular Is Otella?
In 1941, Otella 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.
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 Otella
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Otella Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Otella over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Otella
- Pronunciation oh-TEL-lah
Sibling Names for Otella
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Otella — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Otella
How popular is the name Otella?
In 1941, Otella 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 Otella a girl's or a boy's name?
Otella is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Otella?
Otella has 3 syllables.
When was Otella most popular?
Otella peaked in 1924, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.