Noella
Noella is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Born on Christmas or birth day.
Origin and history
Noella is a feminine name of French and Latin origin, traditionally associated with the Christmas season as a variant of Noelle. It derives from the Old French word 'noel', meaning Christmas, which traces back to the Latin 'natalis' (birth). In the United States, it is an uncommon given name that sees steady usage as a winter-themed or melodic choice.
Popularity in the United States
3,215 babies in the United States have been named Noella since 1880. It ranks #3138 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1464.
States where it is most popular
- MA (18.1 %)
- CA (15 %)
- NY (8.1 %)
- FL (7.8 %)
- ME (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 22 |
| 1910-1920 | 199 |
| 1920-1930 | 257 |
| 1930-1940 | 211 |
| 1940-1950 | 133 |
| 1950-1960 | 206 |
| 1960-1970 | 80 |
| 1970-1980 | 99 |
| 1980-1990 | 79 |
| 1990-2000 | 94 |
| 2000-2010 | 295 |
| 2010-2019 | 896 |
| 2020-2029 | 644 |
Nicknames
Ella, Ellie, Noe
Fun facts
- The name directly links to the Latin word 'natalis', referring to the birth of Christ.
- Noella acts as an elaborated, feminine variation of the French name Noelle by adding an 'a' ending.