Nella is a distinctive choice, ranked #736 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Nella in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#736
About the Name Nella
Nella is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 26 places over five years. Its high point was #651 in 2019, and it now sits at #736. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2002.
Nella is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Nella
Unlikely. With around 51 UK babies named Nella per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Nella in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Nella has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 26 places in the last five years. Its peak was #651 in 2019. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Nella is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Nella include: Tyler Nella — Tyler Nella is a Canadian alpine skier.; Nella Rose — Ornella Rose Hollela, known professionally as Nella Rose, is a Belgian media personality.; Nella Nyqvist — Nella Nyqvist is a Finnish badminton player from Helsingfors club..
Nella does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Nellas in the wild.
51
UK babies named Nella (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 26 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Nella
Likely around 1 other Nella in the class
UK Popularity (2002–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Nella
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Ornella Rose Hollela, known professionally as Nella Rose, is a Belgian media personality. After setting up a YouTube channel, Rose embarked on a career in the media and has gone on to present Catfish UK, as well as the red carpet event at the Brit Awards.
Donzella Petty-John, known professionally as Nella Dodds is an American soul singer. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, United States, she recorded six released singles for Wand Records between 1964 and 1966.