Rochella
Pronunciation: [ r-uhch-EHL-uh ]
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Rochella first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 200 babies have been named Rochella in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rochella is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #48,183 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,183
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Rochella
Rochella is a girl name .
Rochella is currently ranked #48,183 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rochella include Roc, Roch, Rochy, Rochie, Roche, Rochey, Rocheie, Lla, Llay, Llaie, Roy, and Roie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Rochella include Rochel, Rochelle . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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