The baby name Luella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /luːˈɛlə/; common respelling: LOO-EL-uh (also heard as loo-ELL-uh).
Luella is English in Origin.
The baby name Luella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /luːˈɛlə/; common respelling: LOO-EL-uh (also heard as loo-ELL-uh).
Luella is English in Origin.
Luella is an English given name formed in the 19th century, likely in the United States, by blending Lu/Lou, short forms of Louise or Louis (from Germanic Hludwig 'fame' + 'war'), with the medieval diminutive Ella (from Germanic alja 'other' and used as a short form for -ella names). As a composite, Luella is commonly interpreted as 'renowned warrior,' carried by the martial meaning of the Lu/Lou root, softened by the lyrical -ella ending. Closely related variants include Louella, Luelle, and Luela; diminutives include Lula, Lulu, and Ella. It is sometimes conflated with the Welsh feminine Llewella, but the origins are distinct.
The name flourished in the United States from the late 1800s through the early 20th century, then faded mid-century before reviving with the vintage-name trend. Contemporary bearers and the brand of British designer Luella Bartley have aided its renewed appeal.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2021 | #1 | — | 897 |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #142 | 1 | 1,888 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2014 | #179 | 3 | 1,576 |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #227 | 1 | 4,141 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #253 | 33 | 2,795 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #262 | 2 | 7,056 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| France | Girls | 2017 | #402 | 3 | 3,248 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #546 | 2 | 10,981 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #598 | 331 | 8,487 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #648 | 3 | 16,104 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #733 | 6 | 3,895 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,121 | 21 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,421 | 26 | 9,415 |
Luella is popular in 25 countries — most recent births per country:
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