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Xella

ZEL-uh /ˈzɛlə/

At a glance

In short
Xella is a rare, elegant name for girls, meaning "lacking nothing; one who knows the way." Perfect for parents seeking a unique yet sophisticated choice.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2022 (#15,306)
Babies in 2022
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#15,306 in 2022
First recorded
2017

Meaning of Xella

Xella is a unique and modern name for girls that exudes an air of elegance and individuality. Pronounced as ZEL-uh (/ˈzɛlə/), this name is a variation of Zella, which has roots in various cultures, including German and African origins, where it means "lacking nothing; one who knows the way." Although Xella remains relatively rare in the United States, with only a handful of occurrences each year, its distinctiveness makes it an appealing choice for parents seeking something uncommon yet beautiful. The name Xella conveys a sense of confidence and sophistication, making it perfect for parents who want their child's name to stand out while still being easy to pronounce and remember.

How to pronounce Xella

English

Popularity of Xella in the U.S.

Xella was last recorded in the U.S. in 2022, ranked #15,306 with 5 babies. It first appears in the records in 2017.

Bar and line chart: Xella in the U.S., 2017–2022. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 5 in 2017 and 5 in 2022. Line: rank among girl names, peak #15,306 in 2022.
  • Girls named Xella (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2017–2022. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2017⁠–⁠2022 3 rows
Xella: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2022515,306back (not recorded in 2020–2021)
2019515,539back (not recorded in 2018)
2017515,902new