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Chela

Chela is a girl name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Chela?

Recorded births named Chela by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	474 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Chela's popularity over time

Babies named Chela per year — United States (1955–2011). United States peaked in 1985 (79/yr).

When was Chela popular?

Chela reached its peak in 1985, when it was the #2473 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1980s name.

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