Luella
How to say it: loo-EL-uh · /luˈɛlə/
Blend of Lou (Germanic 'famous warrior') and Ella; a vintage American compound name.
Luella was the 581st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 349 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are up 2.2-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #478 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #581 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 349 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,697 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.2 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #478 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Well used though long past its 1880s height, Luella lingers far beneath that mark. Momentum now points upward again.
What goes with it
Mellow and lilting, Luella feels gentle and soft. Mabel pairs nicely in style and Lulu is a playful short form.
Parents who love Luella also love
Nicknames
- Lou
- Lulu
- Ella
- Lu
Honouring a Luella in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Luella is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, German.
Famous people named Luella
- Luella Miner (1861–1935)American educator, missionary in China
- Luella Dowd Smith (1847–1941)American author
- Luella Gear (1897–1980)Actor
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