Della vs Keira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Keira

Girl #609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark one, black-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#609
Total SSA Count
492
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kei, Kee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Della Rank #579
Keira Rank #609

Della is more popular, ranked #579 vs #609 for Keira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Della ___

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

Keira ___

  • Keira Rose
  • Keira Elizabeth
  • Keira Anne
  • Keira Grace
  • Keira Louise
  • Keira Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Della

Vera Mabel Walter Ralph Pearl

If you choose Keira

Niamh Aoife Siobhan Declan Cillian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Della or Keira more popular?

Della is more popular, ranked #579 compared to Keira at #609 in the United States.

What do Della and Keira mean?

Della means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin). Keira means "dark one, black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Della and Keira boy or girl names?

Della is primarily a girl name. Keira is primarily a girl name.

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