Vella
Vella is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Beautiful, or derived from names ending in -vella.
Origin and history
Vella is a name of Latin and Italian origin, historically derived as a short form of names ending in -vella or from the Italian word for beautiful. In the United States, it served as a traditional given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and has recently experienced a slight revival. It offers a rare alternative to popular soft-sounding names like Ella or Bella.
Popularity in the United States
2,283 babies in the United States have been named Vella since 1880. It ranks #3685 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1961.
States where it is most popular
- TN (24.6 %)
- TX (20 %)
- KY (14.9 %)
- OK (12 %)
- AR (9.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 66 |
| 1890-1900 | 124 |
| 1900-1910 | 185 |
| 1910-1920 | 393 |
| 1920-1930 | 410 |
| 1930-1940 | 304 |
| 1940-1950 | 198 |
| 1950-1960 | 154 |
| 1960-1970 | 68 |
| 1970-1980 | 11 |
| 1980-1990 | 7 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 34 |
| 2010-2019 | 189 |
| 2020-2029 | 140 |
Fun facts
- Vella was most popular in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
- It is closely associated with the Italian word 'bella', meaning beautiful.