Armella Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Armella originates from Latin, meaning 'little warrior'. It has evolved from names like Armel and Armelle. The name is often associated with strength and has gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in French-speaking regions. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Armella is most popular in Wisconsin, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Armella has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast. Across generations, 'Armella' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1454th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2840th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8038th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 25294th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Armella' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Armella"
Pronunciation
/ɑːrˈmɛlə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Armella is derived from the Latin word 'armatus', meaning 'armed' or 'warrior'. It is a diminutive form of the name Armelle, which is a feminine variant of the masculine name Armel.
Meaning
little warrior
Language Evolution
Armel, Armelle, Armella
Historical Usage
Armella gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in regions influenced by French culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Armelle, Armel, Ella
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Armella is perceived as a unique and elegant name, often associated with strength and femininity.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Armella"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Armella"
"Armella" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1454th of 9107 | 526 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2840th of 9204 | 182 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8038th of 12526 | 33 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 25294th of 30306 | 11 |
Regional Popularity of "Armella" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Armella" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
51.20% 725th/1416 |
66.57% 918th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
68.63% 1061st/1546 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Armella"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Armella" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.