Girl Name
Clella
Clella is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Clella? It is a girl name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Cleola.
Clella meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Clella has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Clella as C·L·E·L·L·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Clella is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Clella variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Clellaa, Clellae, Clellay, Clell.
- Nicknames: Cle and C.
- Middle names: Pair Clella with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Clella middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Cleola, Clell, Calla, Camella, Charla — full picks on the sibling names for Clella guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Clella? Browse our names like Clella guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Clella
What does the name Clella mean?
Clella has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Clella?
The exact origin of Clella is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Clella?
Clella has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Clella a boy's or girl's name?
Clella is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Clella in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Clella sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Clella?
Names that share Clella's sound and style include Cleola, Clell, Calla, Camella, Charla.
What middle names pair well with Clella?
Good middle-name fits for Clella pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Clella is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Clella is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Clella?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Clella share its rhythm without rhyming — Cleola, Clell, Calla all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.