Celia vs Della

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Celia

Girl #734 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heaven, the sky"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Italian Spanish English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#734
Total SSA Count
382
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ceil, Cee, Lia

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Della

Girl #579 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#579
Total SSA Count
518
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dell, Dee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Celia Rank #734
Della Rank #579

Della is more popular, ranked #579 vs #734 for Celia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Celia ___

  • Celia Rose
  • Celia Grace
  • Celia Anne
  • Celia Jane
  • Celia Mae
  • Celia Joy

Della ___

  • Della Rose
  • Della June
  • Della Mae
  • Della Pearl
  • Della Grace
  • Della Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Celia

Felix Julian Cordelia Viola Sebastian

If you choose Della

Vera Mabel Walter Ralph Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Celia or Della more popular?

Della is more popular, ranked #579 compared to Celia at #734 in the United States.

What do Celia and Della mean?

Celia means "heaven, the sky" (Latin origin). Della means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin).

Are Celia and Della boy or girl names?

Celia is primarily a girl name. Della is primarily a girl name.

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