The baby name Suela is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /suːˈɛlə/ (soo-EL-uh).
The baby name Suela is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /suːˈɛlə/ (soo-EL-uh).
Suela is Albanian, English, Spanish in Origin.
Suela is a modern feminine name used most visibly in Albania and the Albanian diaspora. Its etymology is commonly linked to the Arabic Suhaila/Suhayla, a name meaning “gentle, easygoing; smooth,” also associated with the bright star Canopus. In parallel, some interpret Suela as a contemporary blend of Sue and Ela/Ella, reflecting English influence on late-20th-century naming styles. As a result, Suela carries both a soft, approachable sense and a subtle celestial note.
Variants and related forms include Suella, Suelaa, Suhela, Suhaila, Suheila, and Sue-Ellen (compound). Diminutives or short forms may be Sue and Ela/Ella. The name rose in Albanian usage from the 1980s onward, aligning with a preference for succinct, mellifluous names. It remains rare in Spanish-speaking countries, where suela is a common noun (“sole of a shoe”). Overall, Suela offers an international, bright sound with gentle connotations.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | Girls | 0 | #17 | 493 | 4,141 |
| AL | 0 | #25 | 54 | 2,372 | |
| SI | 0 | #78 | 3 | 1,612 | |
| SI | Girls | 0 | #127 | 48 | 2,769 |
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #133 | 3 | 1,786 |
| GR | 0 | #133 | 3 | 3,911 | |
| RS | Girls | 0 | #134 | 4 | 1,651 |
| RS | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 2,277 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #183 | 60 | 6,293 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2018 | #186 | 3 | 1,665 |
| LT | Girls | 0 | #200 | 1 | 1,904 |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #209 | 3 | 3,402 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #287 | 12 | 5,122 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #326 | 4 | 7,429 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #403 | 3 | 3,185 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IT | 0 | #690 | 25 | 4,183 | |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #729 | 10 | 3,895 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #806 | 33 | 4,949 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #908 | 601 | 9,415 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #987 | 6 | 12,708 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,069 | 4 | 24,821 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,459 | 13 | 10,046 |
Suela is popular in 28 countries — most recent births per country:
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