Christela
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Christela first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 6 babies have been named Christela in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Christela is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,490 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #34,490
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Modern American origin
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#34,343 in US
Sanskrit origin
"beauty, image"
#34,626 in US
Sanskrit origin
"Long-haired, one with beautiful hair"
#34,427 in US
Greek origin
"belonging to Demeter, goddess of harvest"
#34,375 in US
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About the Name Christela
Christela is a girl name .
Christela is currently ranked #34,490 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Christela include Chr, Chri, Chriy, Chriie, Chris, Chrisy, Chrisie, Ela, Elay, Elaie, Tela, and Chy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Christela include Christina, Christine, Christiana, Christy, Christian . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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