What is the origin of the name Joella?

Joella is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Joella?

Joella is currently ranked #3295 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Joella?

Joella is pronounced joh-EL-uh.

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GirlHebrew

Joella

joh-EL-uh

Popularity

#3295

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

4,161

Peak Year

#78 in 2016

First Recorded

1880

Style

Cute & Playful, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Joella is a combination of Jo, a short form of Josephine or Joanna, and the suffix -ella. Josephine is of French origin, derived from Joseph, a Hebrew name meaning 'God will increase'.

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Jo Ella Ellie

Similar Names

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Personality Traits

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