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Nella

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Nella was most popular in 1927, when 81 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,470 that year. In 2025 it ranked #4,960, with 60 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 4,374 people named Nella.

Most popular in1927
Rank that year#1,470
Births that year81
Total since 18804,374

Nella over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Nella’s peak in 1927. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org