Consolation or ladder
Chela is primarily used as a Spanish diminutive for Graciela or Marcela. In a Sanskrit context, it refers to a student or disciple, though this is less common as a given name. Its most frequent usage in the Americas is as a familiar, affectionate short form.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Chela in 2025.
Mexican singer and actress known as La Dama del Baston
Colombian actress known for telenovelas
Associate Professor of Chicano Studies and theorist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
