Mella
Pronunciation: [ m-EHL-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mella first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 134 babies have been named Mella in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mella is past its peak , currently ranked #13,700 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,700
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Mella
Mella is a girl name .
Mella is currently ranked #13,700 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mella include Mel, Mey, Meie, and Melkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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