Corella, of Spanish origin, is a unique and melodic given name that is not commonly encountered in many parts of the world. Derived from the Spanish word 'corcel', which means 'horse', Corella has been traditionally used as a surname but can also be found as a given name, particularly among speakers of Spanish and Italian. The name's pronunciation typically follows its Spanish origins, with emphasis on the second syllable: /kɔˈɾeʎa/. It is often associated with the word 'corella', which means 'dolphin' in Mallorquín, a variant of Catalan spoken on the Balearic island of Mallorca. However, there is no direct etymological connection between the name Corella and this marine mammal.
The name Corella experienced its most popular years from 1912 to 1923, with a combined total of 30 births during those years. After a significant gap, the name resurged in popularity from 1972 onwards, with another 14 births recorded between then and 1988. However, overall, Corella remains quite an uncommon name throughout the entire period, with just 59 births total over these years.