Della is a distinctive choice, ranked #2254 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Della in their class.
Della has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 698 places in five years. It was most popular in 2023 at #832 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Della is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #580, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Common questions about the name Della
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Della
Likely around 1 other Della in the class
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
Rank · SSA official data
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