The baby name Sorella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'ipa': '/soˈrɛl.la/', 'respelling': 'soh-REL-lah'}.
Sorella is Italian in Origin.
The baby name Sorella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'ipa': '/soˈrɛl.la/', 'respelling': 'soh-REL-lah'}.
Sorella is Italian in Origin.
Sorella is an Italian given name drawn directly from the common noun sorella, “sister,” ultimately from Latin soror, sororis. As a name it conveys bonds of kinship, solidarity, and gentle care, much like virtue names that embody relational ideals. Though long present in everyday Italian as a form of address - including in religious communities - its use as a personal name remains uncommon.
In naming records it appears sporadically in Italy and among the Italian diaspora, and has found modest contemporary appeal among English-speaking parents who appreciate its melodic -ella ending. Variants and affectionate forms include Sorellina (“little sister”), the French-influenced Sorelle, and nicknames such as Lella, Ella, or Sori. Related but etymologically distinct is Sorrel/Sorrell, an English botanical name sometimes confused with Sorella. Meaning “sister,” the name suggests warmth, loyalty, and a spirit of sisterhood.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM | 0 | #56 | 1 | 2,592 | |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #217 | 1 | 4,575 |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #552 | 9 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #703 | 36 | 3,895 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #912 | 5 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #991 | 2 | 12,708 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,150 | 3 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,231 | 4 | 20,130 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,404 | 43 | 9,415 |
Sorella is popular in 22 countries — most recent births per country:
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