Majella
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Majella first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 6 babies have been named Majella in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Majella is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,295 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #37,295
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Majella
Majella is a girl name .
Majella is currently ranked #37,295 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Majella include Maj, Maje, Majey, Majeie, Lla, Llay, Llaie, May, Maie, and Majkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Majella include Majesty . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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