Idella Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Idella is a name of Latin origin, derived from 'Ida', meaning diligent or industrious. It has evolved through historical forms and is perceived as vintage and charming today. There is no notable biblical relevance, and it gained popularity in the late 19th to early 20th centuries.

The name Idella is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Idella has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Idella' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 551st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 796th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1478th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3958th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9268th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18096th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10750th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Idella' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Idella"

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Pronunciation

/aɪˈdɛlə/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

Idella is derived from the Latin name 'Ida', which is believed to be of Germanic origin meaning 'industrious' or 'work'. The suffix '-ella' suggests a diminutive form, giving it a sense of endearment.

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Meaning

diligent, industrious

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Language Evolution

Ida, Idella

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Historical Usage

Idella was used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, gaining popularity particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Variants & Derivatives

Ida, Della, Idell

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Modern Popularity & Image

Idella is a rare name today, often associated with vintage charm and a sense of nostalgia.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Idella"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Idella"

"Idella" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 551st of 9107 2,929
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 796th of 9204 1,486
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1478th of 12526 934
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 3958th of 19264 249
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 9268th of 27321 109
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 18096th of 35406 51
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 10750th of 30306 105

Regional Popularity of "Idella" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Idella" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
50.28%
712th/1416
61.49%
848th/1379
17.96%
425th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
80.60%
1246th/1546
67.87%
1056th/1556
26.05%
613th/2353
94.96%
1469th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- 81.69%
1985th/2430
38.38%
1095th/2853
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
95.27%
2798th/2937
- 100.00%
3518th/3518
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Idella"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Idella" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.