The baby name Joella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced jo-EL-ə (JOH-EL-uh); IPA: /dʒoʊˈɛlə/.
Joella is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Joella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced jo-EL-ə (JOH-EL-uh); IPA: /dʒoʊˈɛlə/.
Joella is Hebrew in Origin.
Joella is a feminine elaboration of Joel, ultimately from the Hebrew Yo'el, meaning "Yahweh is God" or "the Lord is God." While Joel is a biblical male name found in the Old Testament, Joella likely arose alongside the French feminine form Joelle/Joëlle in the 20th century, adding the -a ending favored in English and Romance naming. As such, Joella retains the same theophoric meaning while softening the sound with a lyrical final vowel.
Usage has been modest but steady in English-speaking countries, with appearances in early- to mid-20th-century records and occasional revivals as vintage-style and biblical names cycle back into favor. Recognized variants and relatives include Joelle, Joëlle, and the rarer Joela; masculine counterpart Joel anchors the set. Short forms Jo, Ella, and Ellie are common nicknames, offering flexible, contemporary options while preserving Joella's rooted, devotional sense.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BI | Girls | 0 | #33 | 1 | 726 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2022 | #178 | 2 | 1,568 |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| BD | 0 | #241 | 1 | 5,992 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #279 | 7 | 2,795 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #335 | 3 | 6,973 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #360 | 3 | 8,539 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #401 | 5 | 3,185 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #517 | 2 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #557 | 4 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #577 | 10 | 18,916 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #594 | 4 | 20,968 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #644 | 2 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #685 | 6 | 13,263 | |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #723 | 16 | 3,895 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| SY | 0 | #764 | 4 | 11,684 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #845 | 111 | 5,933 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #869 | 48 | 8,487 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,132 | 10 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Joella is popular in 37 countries — most recent births per country:
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