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Arzella

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Pronounced ar-ZEL-uh /ɑrˈzɛl.ə/Medium

Meaning: Arzella is an early twentieth-century name in the Arzelia and Arsenia group, more a family of pretty -ella sounds than a name with one fixed origin. The Arz-/Ars- opening may echo the Greek arsen, 'manly, strong,' seen in Arsenia, but for Arzella the route is uncertain and the -ella ending is decorative.Low

In 30 seconds: Arzella is an early-century variant tied to Arzelia and Arsenia, with an uncertain root. It was rare, peaking for American girls in the nineteen-teens.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningArzella is an early twentieth-century name in the Arzelia and Arsenia group, more a family of pretty -ella sounds than a name with one fixed origin. The Arz-/Ars- opening may echo the Greek arsen, 'manly, strong,' seen in Arsenia, but for Arzella the route is uncertain and the -ella ending is decorative.
U.S. rank (1990)#13152 ↘ Falling
1990 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1919
Total births (all-time)≈ 381

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192119001990

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Arzella is an early twentieth-century name best grouped with Arzelia and Arsenia. The shared Arz-/Ars- opening may reflect the Greek arsen, 'manly, strong,' though for Arzella this is uncertain, and the -ella ending is a decorative flourish. It reads as one of the many melodic, home-grown girl names of its era.

It was never common, given to only about sixteen girls a year around its peak near 1919, and it faded through the century.

Did you know? The -ella ending gave many early-century Southern girl names their lilt; Arzella sits with Arzelia and Arsenia in that loosely linked group.
Overall data confidence 27%
References - Arzella — Early-century variant tied to Arzelia/Arsenia; Ars- maybe Greek arsen 'strong'; uncertain

Variations

ArzeliaArseniaArzelleArzella

Nicknames

ArzieZella

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arzella mean?

It is an early-century variant tied to Arzelia and Arsenia, of uncertain root.

How do you pronounce Arzella?

It is said ar-ZEL-uh /ɑrˈzɛl.ə/, three syllables with the stress in the middle.

Is Arzella a boy or girl name?

Arzella is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Arzella?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about sixteen girls a year around its early-century peak.

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