Christela
Christela is a girl baby name. Ranked #34,490 in the US, popular nicknames include Chr, Chy, and Chrie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
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
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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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, Chy, Chrie, and Chriie. 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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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis