The baby name Cristella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /krɪˈstɛlə/ (KRIS-TEL-uh).
The baby name Cristella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /krɪˈstɛlə/ (KRIS-TEL-uh).
Cristella is English, Latin, Spanish in Origin.
Cristella is a modern feminine name with Romance roots, built on the Christian element Crist- (from Latin Christus, ultimately Greek Khristós, “anointed”) and the affectionate suffix -ella. In form and sense it aligns with Cristina/Christina and the French Christelle/Christèle; the dropped h reflects Spanish and Italian orthography. While sometimes associated with Crystal, Cristella properly carries the meaning “follower of Christ,” “Christian,” or more literally “anointed.”
The name appears sporadically in 20th–21st‑century usage, especially in the Americas, as an elaborative or stylistic variant within Romance-language and English-speaking communities. Notable variants and related forms include Cristela, Christella, Cristelle/Christelle, Cristel/Christel, Cristina/Christina/Christine; diminutives include Cris and Ella. Its rarity lends a contemporary, lyrical feel while remaining anchored to a long Christian naming tradition.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HT | Girls | 0 | #23 | 1 | 950 |
| BI | Girls | 0 | #33 | 1 | 726 |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #140 | 3 | 1,888 |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #427 | 3 | 13,098 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #516 | 3 | 9,861 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #559 | 2 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| United States | Girls | 2021 | #916 | 5 | 8,741 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,148 | 5 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,265 | 3 | 17,781 |
Cristella is popular in 18 countries — most recent births per country:
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