Girl Name
Idella
Idella 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.
Idella is a girl baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Idella often also consider Idalia.
Idella meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Idella has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Idella as I·D·E·L·L·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Idella is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Idella variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Idellaa, Idellae, Idellay, Idell.
- Nicknames: Ide and I.
- Middle names: Pair Idella with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Idella middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Idalia, Italo, Isabela, Isela, Isabella — full picks on the sibling names for Idella guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Idella? Browse our names like Idella 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 Idella
What does the name Idella mean?
Idella 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 Idella?
The exact origin of Idella is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Idella?
Idella has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Idella a boy's or girl's name?
Idella is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Idella in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Idella sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Idella?
Names that share Idella's sound and style include Idalia, Italo, Isabela, Isela, Isabella.
What middle names pair well with Idella?
Good middle-name fits for Idella pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Idella is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Idella is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Idella?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Idella share its rhythm without rhyming — Idalia, Italo, Isabela all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.