The baby name Odella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced oh-DEL-uh,/oʊˈdɛlə/.
The baby name Odella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced oh-DEL-uh,/oʊˈdɛlə/.
Odella is English, Germanic, Hebrew in Origin.
Odella is a feminine given name with layered roots. In English it most often reads as a 19th‑century elaboration of the surname‑given name Odell, formed with the fashionable -ella ending; in that case its sense traces to an English place-name meaning “woody hill.” It can also be interpreted as a variant of Odelia/Odilia, names from the Germanic element od/ot “wealth, fortune,” or, via modern Hebrew Odelia, “I will praise (God).” These strands lend Odella associations of prosperity, gratitude, and nature.
American records show Odella in use from the late 1800s through the early 20th century, then slipping into rarity, with quiet revival potential alongside Isabella and Delilah. Related forms include Odell, Odelle, Odelia, Odilia, Odile, Ottilie, and the rarer Odela; nicknames range from Dell and Della to Odie and Ellie. International cognates echo its roots: French Odile, German Odilia/Ottilie, Spanish Odelia. Distinctive yet vintage, Odella carries gentle strength and rich etymology.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #281 | 5 | 2,795 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #910 | 7 | 8,487 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Odella is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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