Kella

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Pronounced KEL-ah /ˈkɛl.ɑ/High

Meaning: A modern name, variously echoing Kayla and Bella/Ella; also an Irish place-name; no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Kayla/Bella echo: Kella. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern name, variously echoing Kayla and Bella/Ella; also an Irish place-name; no single fixed root; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#9218 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 458

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

Kella is a modern name, with no single fixed root — variously echoing Kayla and Bella/Ella; also an Irish place-name (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'KEL-ah').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and crisp.

Did you know? Kella is a modern name, variously echoing Kayla and Bella/Ella (also an Irish place) — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'KEL-ah').

Overall data confidence 24%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

KelaKellahKayla

Nicknames

Kel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kella mean?

Kella variously echoes Kayla and Bella/Ella (also an Irish place); it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Kella?

It's said KEL-ah /kl./ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kella a boy or girl name?

Kella is a girl's name.

How popular is Kella?

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