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Cedella

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Pronounced seh-DEL-ah /sɛˈdɛl.ə/Medium

Meaning: A Jamaican name best known from Cedella Booker, the mother of Bob Marley (and his daughter Cedella Marley), which we note. Its precise origin is not firmly settled; it reads warm and heritage-rich.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Jamaican name: Cedella is known from Bob Marley's mother (said 'seh-DEL-ah'). Heritage-rich - meaning unsettled, which we note.
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Origin LowJamaican
MeaningA Jamaican name best known from Cedella Booker, the mother of Bob Marley (and his daughter Cedella Marley), which we note. Its precise origin is not firmly settled; it reads warm and heritage-rich.
U.S. rank (2024)#12381 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 71

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419242024

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

Cedella is a Jamaican name best known from Bob Marley's family, which we note. Its precise origin is not firmly settled - routes uncertain, which we flag - it reads warm and distinctive, rare in the U.S. (said 'seh-DEL-ah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely. Rare, warm, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Cedella is a Jamaican name carried by Cedella Booker, Bob Marley's mother (and his daughter Cedella Marley), which we note - warm and heritage-rich, though its precise meaning is unsettled (said 'seh-DEL-ah').
Overall data confidence 36%
References - Cedella — Jamaican name; Bob Marley's mother; meaning unsettled

Variations

CedeliaSedellaCedila

Nicknames

CeddyDella

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cedella mean?

Cedella is a Jamaican name best known from Bob Marley's family; its precise meaning is unsettled, which we note.

How do you pronounce Cedella?

It's said seh-DEL-ah /sɛˈdɛl.ə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Cedella a boy or girl name?

Cedella is a girl's name.

How popular is Cedella?

Cedella is a very rare name in the U.S.

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