Idella
Idella is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Industrious, prosperous, or noble.
Origin and history
Idella is a feminine given name formed as an elaboration of Ida or Adele. It was moderately popular in the United States around the turn of the 20th century. Today, it remains a rare vintage choice with classic American appeal.
Popularity in the United States
6,554 babies in the United States have been named Idella since 1880. It ranks #2093 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2052.
States where it is most popular
- MS (20.3 %)
- GA (16 %)
- FL (12 %)
- AL (9.6 %)
- SC (8.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 201 |
| 1890-1900 | 423 |
| 1900-1910 | 572 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,186 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,460 |
| 1930-1940 | 850 |
| 1940-1950 | 648 |
| 1950-1960 | 548 |
| 1960-1970 | 254 |
| 1970-1980 | 130 |
| 1980-1990 | 87 |
| 1990-2000 | 40 |
| 2000-2010 | 22 |
| 2010-2019 | 84 |
| 2020-2029 | 49 |
Famous people named Idella
- Idella Parker: Author, Memoirist
Nicknames
Della, Ida, Dell
Fun facts
- Idella enjoyed its highest frequency in U.S. birth records in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- It likely arose as an elaboration combining the root of Ida with the popular -ella suffix.