Della
Della: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɛlə/
Meaning and origin of Della
- A female given name originating as a coinage.
Etymology
Possibly a variant of Adela or Delia. First appeared in the 19th century.
How popular is Della?
Since 1880, 70,810 girls and 139 boys in the U.S. have been named Della (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #60 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #949 in 1888. In 2025 it ranked #563 for girls, with 533 babies given the name.
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Della FAQ
What does the name Della mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage. Possibly a variant of Adela or Delia. First appeared in the 19th century.
How popular is the name Della?
Since 1880, 70,810 girls and 139 boys in the U.S. have been named Della (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #60 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #949 in 1888. In 2025 it ranked #563 for girls, with 533 babies given the name.
Is Della a boy or girl name?
Della is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 70,810 girls and 139 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.