Luella
Luella: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Luella
- A female given name originating as a coinage, variant of Louella.
How popular is Luella?
Since 1880, 32,605 girls and 16 boys in the U.S. have been named Luella (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #120 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #4009 in 1925. In 2025 it ranked #780 for girls, with 349 babies given the name.
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Sibling name ideas for Luella
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Luella FAQ
What does the name Luella mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage, variant of Louella.
How popular is the name Luella?
Since 1880, 32,605 girls and 16 boys in the U.S. have been named Luella (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #120 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #4009 in 1925. In 2025 it ranked #780 for girls, with 349 babies given the name.
Is Luella a boy or girl name?
Luella is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 32,605 girls and 16 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.