NAME PROFILE
Nella
Nella is of Italian and Latin origin, meaning 'shining light' or 'torch.' It conveys a sense of warmth and brightness, often associated with someone who brings joy and illumination to the lives of others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,374 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1934 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
KY — 32%TX — 22%AL — 18%CA — 14%IL — 13%
Notable People
Nella Larsen (Author, *Quicksand*) · Nella D. (Social Media Influencer) · Nella (Singer) · Nella (Character from *The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo*) · Nella (Character from *Nella the Princess Knight*)
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