The baby name Cella is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SELL-ə (English: /ˈsɛlə/),CHEH-lah (Italian: /ˈtʃɛlla/).
The baby name Cella is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SELL-ə (English: /ˈsɛlə/),CHEH-lah (Italian: /ˈtʃɛlla/).
Cella is Italian, Latin in Origin.
Cella is a feminine given name with layered Latin roots. In classical Latin, cella denoted the inner chamber of a temple or a small storeroom - the source of English "cell" - so the name carries overtones of sanctuary, refuge, and hidden treasure. As a byname, it also reflects monastic "cells," adding a quietly spiritual aura. The form appears in Italian and Romanian records and occasionally in English-speaking countries as a rare, vintage-flavored choice.
Beyond its standalone use, Cella commonly serves as a hypocoristic of Marcella and Cecilia. Through those sources, associated meanings include "devoted to Mars" (from Marcella) and "blind" in the Latin sense, later read as spiritual humility (from Cecilia). Notable bearers such as Romanian pianist Cella Delavrancea and novelist Cella Serghi helped normalize the spelling in the 20th century. Related forms and cousins include Marcella, Marcela, Marcelle; Cecilia, Cecelia; and nicknames like Cilla.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| RS | Girls | 0 | #137 | 1 | 1,651 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #285 | 5 | 8,139 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #357 | 3 | 8,829 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #556 | 6 | 19,177 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #630 | 3 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #645 | 6 | 16,104 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #653 | 2 | 13,121 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #735 | 5 | 17,960 |
| SY | 0 | #766 | 2 | 11,684 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2019 | #908 | 5 | 8,965 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #915 | 4 | 17,948 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #926 | 10 | 25,931 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #936 | 20 | 5,933 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #950 | 10 | 14,742 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #956 | 39 | 24,821 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #990 | 3 | 12,708 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,099 | 13 | 25,439 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,227 | 8 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,230 | 7 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,264 | 4 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,426 | 46 | 10,046 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,432 | 15 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,687 | 5 | 28,008 |
Cella is popular in 41 countries — most recent births per country:
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