Della
How to say it: DEL-uh · /ˈdɛlə/
Short form of Adela; from Old High German 'adal' meaning noble. Also used independently.
Della was the 548th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 533 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are up 2.4-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #391 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #548 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 533 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,220 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.4 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #391 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long past its high in the 1880s, Della remains in steady use far below that level. A renewed rise looks likely.
What goes with it
Gentle to the ear, soft sounds meet crisp edges in two syllables. Hattie shares its vintage style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Della is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, German.
Famous people named Della
- Della Reese (1931–2017)American actress and singer
- Della Sowah (born 1959)Ghanaian politician and member of parliament
- Della H. Raney (1912–1987)African-American army nurse
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