Girl · #12,462 in 2026

Chella

Name: Popularity of the name Chella in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Chella, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,462

Peak Rank

#7,987 (1991)

Total Babies

127

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1908

First Year

2018

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#7987

Peak Rank

127

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Chella

Chella first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1908, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 10 Chellas were born — ranking #7,987 that year. As of 2026, Chella ranks #12,462 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 127 Chellas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Chella

Phonetically similar names — useful when Chella is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Chela
Chilla
Chila
Cello
Challah
Chola
Cielo
Chula
Celli
Chelo
Cholla
Challa

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chella

What does the name Chella mean?

Chella is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1908. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Chella in 2026?

In 2026, Chella ranks #12,462 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Chella most popular?

Chella reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #7,987 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Chella a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Chella is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Chella?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chella include Anahid, Janete, Jacqua. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chella

Chella is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1908 and has accumulated 127 births in the dataset. Chella's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #7,987. Use the chart and map above to compare Chella's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.