Rella
Pronunciation: [ r-EHL-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Rella first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 272 babies have been named Rella in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rella is past its peak , currently ranked #39,095 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #39,095
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Rella
Rella is a girl name .
Rella is currently ranked #39,095 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rella include Rel, Rey, Reie, and Relkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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