Avella is a distinctive, Italian-derived given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman gens Avelia. It means 'to be healthy' or 'wholesome.' Avella gained prominence in southern Italy and has since been adopted by other countries. Historically, it was popular among the nobility, with several notable figures bearing this name.
"The name Avella has seen a steady increase in usage over the past decade, with a significant jump from 6 births in 2019 to 12 births each in 2020 and 2021. However, there was a slight dip back down to 9 births in 2022 and 6 births in 2023."