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Joella

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Pronounced joh-EL-ə /dʒoʊˈɛl.ə/High

Meaning: Yahweh is God; feminine form of Joel, from Hebrew YoelHigh

In 30 seconds: The feminine of the prophet Joel, declaring 'Yahweh is God' with a soft -ella finish. A biblical statement name that sounds like a southern porch swing.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningYahweh is God; feminine form of Joel, from Hebrew Yoel
U.S. rank (2025)#3545 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births43 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,204

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201618802025

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

Joella feminizes Joel, the Hebrew prophet's name Yoel, a compact theological sentence: 'Yahweh is God'. Feminine forms like Joelle (French) and Joella (English-flavored) emerged mainly in the twentieth century as parents sought girls' versions of Old Testament staples.

Joella has appeared steadily but thinly in American records since midcentury, with the French Joelle always the better-known sister. The -ella ending now gives it unexpected currency in the age of Stella and Ella — a rare name whose nickname options run from Jo to Ella.

Did you know? The biblical Book of Joel gave the world the phrase 'beat your plowshares into swords' — the militant mirror image of Isaiah's more famous swords-into-plowshares.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name — Joelle — feminine form background

Variations

JoelleJoellenJoely

Nicknames

JoEllaJoey

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If you like Joella…

Joelle— the French feminine of the same prophet's name
Ella— the standalone star living in its ending
Josephine— a fellow Jo- classic with biblical roots
Noella— shares the -ella warmth and faith-flavored origin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Joella mean?

Joella is a feminine form of Joel, from Hebrew Yoel, meaning 'Yahweh is God'.

How do you pronounce Joella?

It's said joh-EL-ə /dʒoʊˈɛl.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Joella a boy or girl name?

Joella is a girl's name; Joel is the masculine original.

How popular is Joella?

Joella is a rare name in the U.S.; the French form Joelle is somewhat more familiar.

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