Trela is an uncommon female given name of African American origin, meaning "smooth or clear". It is derived from the Latin word 'tremulus', which means trembling or shaking. The name was popularized in the United States during the early 20th century but has since become quite rare.
"The name Trela experienced sporadic popularity between 1953 and 1971, with a total of 33 babies named Trela born during this period. The peak years for the name were 1960, 1961, and 1964, each with 6 births."