Girl nameCurrently #5,268 in the USSteady
Vella
//ˈvɛlə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19245 lettersStarts with V
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Vella's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Vella's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Vella |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 6 |
| 1884 | 11 |
| 1885 | 15 |
| 1886 | 10 |
| 1887 | 9 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1889 | 10 |
| 1890 | 7 |
| 1891 | 12 |
| 1892 | 15 |
| 1893 | 11 |
| 1894 | 8 |
| 1895 | 14 |
| 1896 | 16 |
| 1897 | 13 |
| 1898 | 13 |
| 1899 | 15 |
| 1900 | 22 |
| 1901 | 13 |
| 1902 | 11 |
| 1903 | 19 |
| 1904 | 20 |
| 1905 | 18 |
| 1906 | 16 |
| 1907 | 20 |
| 1908 | 26 |
| 1909 | 20 |
| 1910 | 22 |
| 1911 | 23 |
| 1912 | 35 |
| 1913 | 30 |
| 1914 | 36 |
| 1915 | 53 |
| 1916 | 48 |
| 1917 | 45 |
| 1918 | 52 |
| 1919 | 49 |
| 1920 | 33 |
| 1921 | 52 |
| 1922 | 41 |
| 1923 | 31 |
| 1924 | 53 |
| 1925 | 35 |
| 1926 | 38 |
| 1927 | 39 |
| 1928 | 46 |
| 1929 | 42 |
| 1930 | 32 |
| 1931 | 38 |
| 1932 | 34 |
| 1933 | 31 |
| 1934 | 37 |
| 1935 | 28 |
| 1936 | 21 |
| 1937 | 30 |
| 1938 | 34 |
| 1939 | 19 |
| 1940 | 22 |
| 1941 | 22 |
| 1942 | 17 |
| 1943 | 17 |
| 1944 | 16 |
| 1945 | 23 |
| 1946 | 14 |
| 1947 | 26 |
| 1948 | 22 |
| 1949 | 19 |
| 1950 | 11 |
| 1951 | 19 |
| 1952 | 14 |
| 1953 | 15 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1955 | 11 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1957 | 17 |
| 1958 | 26 |
| 1959 | 18 |
| 1960 | 15 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 25 |
Vella through the decades
- Vella peaked in 1924, when 53 babies were named Vella in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Vella has risen 71% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Vella currently ranks #5,268 in the US and is holding steady.