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Cristela

♀ Girl

Pronounced kris-TEH-lah /krɪsˈtɛ.lə/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish given name built on the Christ- element (as in Cristina/Cristal), carried into wider notice by the sitcom Cristela. Warm and faith-adjacent.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Spanish name: Cristela draws on the Christ- root (said 'kris-TEH-lah'). Faith-rooted and lyrical.
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Origin MediumSpanish
MeaningA Spanish given name built on the Christ- element (as in Cristina/Cristal), carried into wider notice by the sitcom Cristela. Warm and faith-adjacent.
U.S. rank (2017)#10887 ↗ Rising
2017 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 617

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219172017

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

Cristela is a Spanish name built on the Christ- element seen in Cristina and Cristal; the sitcom Cristela brought it wider notice. Faith-rooted and lyrical, rare in the U.S. (said 'kris-TEH-lah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Hispanic families. Rare, warm, and faith-rooted.

Did you know? Cristela is a Spanish, Christ-based name — familiar from the sitcom Cristela — carrying a gentle, faith-adjacent warmth (said 'kris-TEH-lah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Cristela — Spanish Christ-based name; sitcom Cristela

Variations

CristellaCristinaCristal

Nicknames

CrisTela

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If you like Cristela…

Cristina— a like Christ-rooted Spanish name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cristela mean?

Cristela is a Spanish name built on the Christ- element, familiar from the sitcom Cristela.

How do you pronounce Cristela?

It's said kris-TEH-lah /krɪsˈtɛ.lə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Cristela a boy or girl name?

Cristela is a girl's name.

How popular is Cristela?

Cristela is a rare name in the U.S.

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