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