Joella
Joella is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Yahweh is God.
Origin and history
Joella is a feminine name derived from Joel, combining Hebrew roots that mean 'Yahweh is God'. It serves as a modern elaboration formed by adding the popular feminine suffix '-ella'. In the United States, it remains a uncommon yet classic option that has experienced steady, modest usage.
Popularity in the United States
4,204 babies in the United States have been named Joella since 1880. It ranks #2714 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1770.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.3 %)
- TX (19.5 %)
- NY (10.5 %)
- PA (8.8 %)
- OK (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11 |
| 1890-1900 | 8 |
| 1900-1910 | 27 |
| 1910-1920 | 112 |
| 1920-1930 | 273 |
| 1930-1940 | 377 |
| 1940-1950 | 477 |
| 1950-1960 | 447 |
| 1960-1970 | 431 |
| 1970-1980 | 310 |
| 1980-1990 | 284 |
| 1990-2000 | 185 |
| 2000-2010 | 314 |
| 2010-2019 | 617 |
| 2020-2029 | 331 |
Nicknames
Jo, Joey, Ella, Jojo
Fun facts
- Joella was created as a feminine variation of the biblical name Joel.
- It has maintained a consistent presence in U.S. birth records over the decades without soaring to high popularity.