New
Derived from the Latin word 'novellus', meaning new or young. In modern English, it is also the term for a short novel, giving it a distinct literary flair.
Less common today
Novella isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,544 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actress and singer
Olympic swimmer and first Italian to win a world title in swimming
