What is the origin of the name Walela?

Walela is a name of Native American origin.

How popular is the name Walela?

Walela is currently ranked #15097 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Walela?

Walela is pronounced wah-LAY-lah.

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GirlNative American

Walela

wah-LAY-lah

Popularity

#15097

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Native American

Total Births

Peak Year

#9 in 2021

First Recorded

2012

Style

Nature-Inspired, Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Walela is a Cherokee word meaning 'hummingbird'.

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Wally Lela

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Numerology

The Leader

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

Nicknames

Wally Lela

Similar Names

Winona Sakari Chenoa Ayana Tawny

Personality Traits

GentleFree-spiritedNature-lovingEnergetic

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