Della

Meaning of Della

The name Della means 'noble' or 'of the nobility'. It's often a short form of names like Adela or Adelaide.

Della has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Della

Della is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #563 in 2025 from #864 in 2018.

Notable people named Della

• Della Reese
  Legendary singer, actress, and minister
• Della H. Raney
  Pioneer African-American nurse, military officer
• Della T. Lutes
  American author and culinary writer
• Della Butcher
  All-American Girls Professional Baseball player
• Della Lee
  Former Australian national netball player

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Questions about the name Della

What does the name Della mean?

Della means the name della means 'noble' or 'of the nobility'. it's often a short form of names like adela or adelaide, and it comes from Germanic origins.

Is Della a boy's or a girl's name?

Della is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Della?

In 2025, Della ranked #563 for girls, up from #580 the year before.

When was Della most popular?

Della peaked at #563 in 2025.