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The baby name Della is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DEL-uh (IPA: /ˈdɛlə/).

Della is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: DEL-uh (IPA: /ˈdɛlə/)

What is the meaning of the name Della ?

The baby name Della is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DEL-uh (IPA: /ˈdɛlə/).

Della is English in Origin.

Della is an English diminutive that became an independent given name. Most commonly it shortens Adela, Adele, or Adelaide, from Germanic adal, “noble; of noble kind.” In some cases it is linked to Delia (Greek Dēlia), meaning “of Delos,” so the name may carry either “noble” or “from Delos.” Variant forms and nicknames include Dell, Dellie, Delle; related roots are Adela, Adele, Adelaide, and Delia.

Used in the English-speaking world since the 18th century, Della rose with the 19th‑century fashion for affectionate short forms, achieving notable popularity in Victorian America and Britain before waning mid‑century. It endures in literature via O. Henry’s heroine Della in “The Gift of the Magi” and in popular culture through singer Della Reese. The name has enjoyed a modern revival as a crisp, vintage choice that feels both warm and unfussy.

Della has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Della

Della Reese Actor · Born 1931 · United States Della Reese was an American actress and singer best known for her role as Tess on the television series 'Touched by an Angel'. She also had a successful music career with hits like 'Don't You Know?' and 'And That Reminds Me'. Born in 1931, she became a beloved figure in both the music and television industries.

Celebrity babies named Della

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Della Rose Joel Billy Joel singer ★★★★★

Della – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2024 #1 — 911
KR Boys 0 #27 1 897
ID 0 #37 3 2,238
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
ID Girls 0 #86 13 3,319
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
TW 0 #99 5 4,523
BN Girls 0 #109 6 5,459
CY Girls 0 #124 2 3,755
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
ID Boys 0 #134 2 4,130
Sweden Girls 2022 #169 11 1,568
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
MO Girls 0 #233 19 7,056
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
TW Girls 0 #238 39 8,139
GH 0 #246 3 5,396
GR Girls 0 #247 3 6,293
Canada Girls 2024 #248 38 2,795
JP Girls 0 #249 3 6,592
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
JM Girls 0 #273 6 7,507
SG 0 #278 5 11,010
JM Boys 0 #288 6 6,876
CN Girls 0 #290 60 8,829
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
DK Boys 0 #331 2 7,401
GH Girls 0 #331 7 6,973
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
QA Girls 0 #335 9 15,378
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
MY 0 #346 9 12,352
HK 0 #349 9 8,483
GH Boys 0 #354 8 8,138
SD Girls 0 #356 3 7,678
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
MU Girls 0 #361 2 8,539
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
OM Girls 0 #377 20 15,987
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
YE 0 #396 3 8,639
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
France Girls 2019 #409 3 3,279
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
PH Girls 0 #425 5 13,098
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
United States Girls 2024 #464 518 8,487
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
ZA 0 #471 4 14,421
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
SG Girls 0 #510 77 18,916
PA Girls 0 #513 6 9,861
RU Girls 0 #515 9 11,913
CR Girls 0 #519 14 11,342
HK Girls 0 #520 96 16,104
IQ Girls 0 #521 5 11,303
AE Girls 0 #526 28 20,968
CM Girls 0 #526 15 11,671
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
IR Girls 0 #544 2 8,334
PS Girls 0 #545 3 10,981
KW Girls 0 #553 9 19,177
LY 0 #555 5 12,703
CM Boys 0 #573 3 12,054
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
IN Girls 0 #652 3 13,121
IT 0 #679 36 4,183
LB 0 #684 7 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
Finland Girls 2026 #724 15 3,895
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
NG Girls 0 #767 20 15,093
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
BR Boys 0 #780 6 12,213
TN 0 #808 22 13,765
MY Girls 0 #832 163 24,821
SA Girls 0 #842 94 25,931
CL Girls 0 #907 9 14,098
OM Boys 0 #914 5 17,948
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
PE Boys 0 #925 2 14,506
BR Girls 0 #929 13 12,708
PE Girls 0 #929 15 14,861
EG Girls 0 #943 17 14,742
NL Girls 0 #944 12 5,933
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
CO Girls 0 #1,020 59 16,140
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,037 3 16,750
DZ 0 #1,089 88 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,094 48 25,928
MA 0 #1,106 23 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
MX Girls 0 #1,168 16 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,169 10 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,177 6 25,439
IT Boys 0 #1,209 263 10,046
TR 0 #1,250 5 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,312 135 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,605 10 28,008

Della is popular in 66 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
Sweden
Ireland
France

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People also ask about Della

Della is predominantly a girl's name.
Della is a 2 syllable name, pronounced DEL-uh (IPA: /ˈdɛlə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Dela, Dell, Delle and Del.
Yes, very popular — Della ranked #1 in Ireland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Della ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2024).
Della's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #741 in 2014 to #464 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Della are in our database, including Della Reese (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Della for their child, including Billy Joel.