Della vs Hiraeth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Della

Boy #14,461 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,461
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Hiraeth

Boy #14,537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"a deep, grief-tinged longing for home, the past, or a place that may not exist"

Origin: Welsh (hir = long + aeth = grief/went away)

Cultural Roots

Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,537
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Della Rank #14,461
Hiraeth Rank #14,537

Della is more popular, ranked #14461 vs #14537 for Hiraeth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Della or Hiraeth more popular?

Della is more popular, ranked #14461 compared to Hiraeth at #14537 in the United States.

What do Della and Hiraeth mean?

Della means "noble, of noble kind" (Old High German origin). Hiraeth means "a deep, grief-tinged longing for home, the past, or a place that may not exist" (Welsh (hir = long + aeth = grief/went away) origin).

Are Della and Hiraeth boy or girl names?

Della is primarily a boy name. Hiraeth is primarily a boy name.

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