Pela
Pela is a girl baby name. Ranked #43,608 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Pela is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Pela often also consider Eilonwy, Deekshitha, Delancy .
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Historical Record
Pela first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 11 babies have been named Pela in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Pela is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #43,608 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #43,608
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Pela
Pela is a girl name .
Pela is currently ranked #43,608 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis