Canela

Meaning of Canela

Canela is a charming and unique name for a baby girl. With its origins in the Spanish language, it carries a beautiful meaning of "cinnamon." The pronunciation of Canela is kuh-NEH-lah (/kəˈne.la/) in Spanish. This name also has the variation of Canelita, adding an even sweeter touch to its already delightful sound. While not incredibly common, Canela has been steadily gaining popularity in recent years in the United States. It ranked as the 12,179th most popular name for girls born in 2021, with seven occurrences recorded. Though relatively uncommon, this only adds to the allure and individuality of choosing Canela as a name for your little one.

Pronunciation

Spanish

  • Pronunced as kuh-NEH-lah (/kəˈne.la/)

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    Notable People Named Canela

    Canela Cox - Canela is an American R&B singer and songwriter known for her mixtape track "Sponsor" and co-writing Anastacia's hit "Why'd You Lie to Me".
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