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Canela

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Pronounced kah-NEH-lah /kɑˈnɛ.lə/Medium

Meaning: From the Spanish canela, 'cinnamon' — a warm, spice word-name, also used affectionately for a warm cinnamon-brown color. Sweet and cozy.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm spice name: Canela means 'cinnamon' in Spanish (said 'kah-NEH-lah'). Sweet and cozy.

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Origin MediumSpanish

MeaningFrom the Spanish canela, 'cinnamon' — a warm, spice word-name, also used affectionately for a warm cinnamon-brown color. Sweet and cozy.

U.S. rank (2023)#15627 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 57

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Canela is the Spanish word for 'cinnamon,' used as a warm, cozy word-name. It reads sweet and inviting — rare in the U.S. (said 'kah-NEH-lah').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely as a given name. Rare, warm, and cozy.

Did you know? Canela is Spanish for 'cinnamon' — a warm spice word-name, also used for a cozy cinnamon-brown shade, sweet and inviting (said 'kah-NEH-lah').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Canela — Spanish 'cinnamon'

Variations

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Nicknames

CaneNela

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Canela mean?

Canela is Spanish for 'cinnamon,' a warm spice word-name.

How do you pronounce Canela?

It's said kah-NEH-lah /kɑˈnɛ.lə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Canela a boy or girl name?

Canela is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Canela?

Canela is a rare name in the U.S.