Rock or stone
Pella is an ancient Greek name referring to a city in Macedonia that was the birthplace of Alexander the Great. In Hebrew, it is sometimes associated with the word 'pela' meaning 'wonder' or 'miracle', though the Greek topographical origin is more historically established. It is currently a rare choice that offers a fresh alternative to names like Stella or Bella.
Less common today
Pella isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #11,270 in 2018.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the fantasy series 'The Wheel of Time' · The Wheel of Time
