Cristela
Cristela is a girl baby name. Ranked #13,714 in the US, popular nicknames include Cri, Cry, and Criie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Cristela first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 566 babies have been named Cristela in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cristela is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,714 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,714
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Cristela
Cristela is a girl name .
Cristela is currently ranked #13,714 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cristela include Cri, Cry, Criie, and Crisie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cristela include Cristina, Cristal, Cristel . 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