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Luella: Meaning, origin and popularity

Pronounced loo-EL-uh · 3 syllables

A given name originating as a coinage, variant of Louella.

Origin
English
Pronunciation
loo-EL-uh
US rank (2025)
#778
US babies a year
about 304 (2021–2025)
Peak
around 1900
Style
Vintage, Comeback, Rising

How popular is Luella?

Luella was the #778 name in the US in 2025, given to 349 babies. It’s rising: up 134% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1900.

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Babies named Luella in the US by five-year period, relative to its peak (around 1900).

Around the world

CountryRank
United States#778
England & Wales#955
Scotland#992
Australia#974

How old are people named Luella?

Half of US adults named Luella are older than 74; most are between 20 and 94. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)

Names like Luella

Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.

Questions about Luella

How do you pronounce Luella?

Luella is pronounced loo-EL-uh.

How popular is the name Luella?

Luella was the #778 name in the US in 2025, given to 349 babies. It’s rising: up 134% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1900.

How old are people named Luella?

Half of US adults named Luella are older than 74. Most are between 20 and 94.