Breath; small bell; or father of many
Abella is a name with multiple potential etymological paths. It is often considered a feminine diminutive of Abel, a Hebrew name meaning 'breath' or 'vapor.' Alternatively, it may have roots in Latin referring to a 'small bell' or as a Spanish and Italian variant of the name Abelia.
Less common today
Abella isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,201 in 2018.
American media personality
14th-century Italian physician and medical writer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
