Germanic · girl

Della

A gentle name climbing in the U.S. right now.

Rank 2024

#582

Trend

rising

Band

rare

Styles

modern · soft

Meaning

Noble (short form of Adela)

Della is a rare girl name with Germanic roots. In 2024, 518 newborns in the U.S. were given the name — ranking it #582 nationally, and it has been climbing in recent years. Its style leans modern, soft — tags you can match against your partner's picks in the combiner.

modernsoft

About Germanic names

Germanic names were built like small shields — two strong word-elements joined together, usually drawn from battle, protection, glory, or rule. That ancient formula gave English many of its most durable classics: William, Henry, Emma, Matilda. Even when the original meanings have faded, the names keep their solid, grounded feel — consonant-forward, confident, and hard to wear out.

Meaning and origin are editorial; U.S. popularity comes from Social Security Administration public files.

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