Clella
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Clella is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Clella often also consider Concepcion, Clydia, Gara .
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Clella first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 30 babies have been named Clella in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Clella is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #24,245 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,245
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Clella
Clella is a girl name .
Clella is currently ranked #24,245 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Clella include Cle, Clel, Clely, Clelie, Cly, Clie, and Clekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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