Cancela

A Latin name with cultural significance
Latin origin · Unisex name
50% boys50% girls
#1646US 2023
10Births / yr
Stable
Top 1.2%Percentile

What does Cancela mean and where does it come from?

Cancela is a name found across Latin cultures, with deep roots in regional naming traditions.

Cultural significance
Cancela carries the heritage of Latin tradition and has been used across generations in its culture of origin.
Peak popularity
Reached #1646 in 2015 — currently #1646 in the US.
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What middle names flow best with Cancela?

Cancela works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Cancela Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Cancela Rose
Floral · soft ending
Cancela Mae
Sweet · timeless
Cancela Claire
French influence · crisp
Cancela Jane
Literary · strong
Cancela Skye
Modern · airy feel
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How popular is Cancela right now?

Holding steady — currently #1646 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 20192023#1646 · Top 1.2%
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YearUS RankBirthsvs Prior Year
2023#164610stable
2022#164610stable
2021#164610stable
2020#164610stable
2019#164610
💎Cancela is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.

What are good nicknames for Cancela?

Common
CanCaEla

Famous people named Cancela

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Cancela (Roman senator or statesman)
Cancela held this name during the height of Roman civilization, when Latin names spread across Europe.
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Common questions about the name Cancela

What does the name Cancela mean?
Cancela means "A Latin name with cultural significance" — a name rooted in Latin tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Cancela?
Cancela is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Cancela?
Cancela originates from Latin tradition. Latin names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Cancela?
Cancela pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Latin heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Cancela a common or rare name?
Cancela is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.