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Cristella

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Pronounced kris-TEL-ah /krɪsˈtɛl.ə/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish given name on the Christ- element (as in Cristela), with the -ella ending shared by Estella. Warm and faith-adjacent.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft Spanish name: Cristella joins the Christ- root with an -ella finish (said 'kris-TEL-ah'). Warm and lyrical.
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Origin LowSpanish
MeaningA Spanish given name on the Christ- element (as in Cristela), with the -ella ending shared by Estella. Warm and faith-adjacent.
U.S. rank (2021)#15773 ↗ Rising
2021 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1964
Total births (all-time)≈ 93

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198119552021

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

Cristella is a Spanish name on the Christ- root, finished with the -ella of Estella. Faith-rooted and lyrical, rare in the U.S. (said 'kris-TEL-ah').

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

Did you know? Cristella pairs the Christ- element with the -ella ending of Estella — a warm, faith-adjacent Spanish name (said 'kris-TEL-ah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Cristella — Spanish Christ-based name; -ella ending

Variations

CristelaEstellaCristelle

Nicknames

CrisElla

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If you like Cristella…

Cristela— a spelling cousin
Estella— a like -ella Spanish name
Marcella— a like flowing -ella name
Gabriela— a like Spanish classic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cristella mean?

Cristella is a Spanish name built on the Christ- element, in the Cristela/Estella family.

How do you pronounce Cristella?

It's said kris-TEL-ah /krɪsˈtɛl.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Cristella a boy or girl name?

Cristella is a girl's name.

How popular is Cristella?

Cristella is a rare name in the U.S.

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