Girl · #7,996 in 2026

Renella

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

Current Rank

#7,996

Peak Rank

#3,552 (1952)

Total Babies

149

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1931

First Year

1970

Last Year

1952

Peak Year

#3552

Peak Rank

149

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Renella

Renella first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1931, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1952, when 10 Renellas were born — ranking #3,552 that year. As of 2026, Renella ranks #7,996 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 149 Renellas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Renella

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

Rinella
Ramella
Ranula
Renal
Arenal
Romola
Prunella
Ramallah
Brunella
Ranalli
Arenella
Ramala

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Renella

What does the name Renella mean?

Renella is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1931. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Renella in 2026?

In 2026, Renella ranks #7,996 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Renella most popular?

Renella reached its peak popularity in 1952, ranking #3,552 that year with 10 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Renella most popular?

Renella has historically been most popular in Louisiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Renella.

Is Renella a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Renella?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Renella include Luta, Sinnie, Azilda. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Renella

Renella is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1931 and has accumulated 149 births in the dataset. Renella's peak popularity came in 1952 when it ranked #3,552. Use the chart and map above to compare Renella'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.