Novella Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Italian
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Novella means 'new' or 'young' and is of Italian origin.
Meaning of the Name Novella
Novella is an Italian name derived from the word 'novella', which means 'new' or 'young'. It is often used as a feminine given name and is associated with freshness, youthfulness, and vitality. The name gained popularity in Italy during the Renaissance period, when novellas were popular literary works. Novella can also be interpreted as a shorter form of the name Nova, which means 'new' in Latin.
Popularity of the Name Novella
The popularity for the name Novella peaked in popularity in the year 1923 with 186 births, which ranked number 960 out of 9,540 unique names for that year. Novella had the most female births in 1923 with 186, which ranked number 513 out of 5,739 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Novella has increased sharply over the last ten years from 28 births to 57 births, an increase of 103.57%. Among females, Novella has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 28 births to 57 births, an increase of 103.57%.
Nationwide Popularity of Novella
- 20 Year Trend of Novella: 533.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Novella: 103.57%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Novella: 103.57%
Popularity of Novella by State
Among females, Novella was most popular in Midwestern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly used in IL, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Novella. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1289 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Novella
- Total Births of Novella: 61 (7.37%)
- Female Births of Novella: 61 (7.37%)
Given the upward trend of Novella over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 7.37% increase in total births, for a total of 61 births in 2024. For Females, births for Novella have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 61 female births in 2024, an increase of 7.37%.