782births recorded
3Countries
2Variants
2004Peak · Argentina
#14942United States 2025
Canela is a girl name family recorded 782 times in 3 countries since 1976. It ranks highest today in the United States (#14942 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Argentina in 2004, at 4.9 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Chanela (France).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Canela
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canela | Spanish | 685 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | #1290 | 2004 | ▲ 45 % |
| Canela | Spanish | 62 | 🇺🇸 United States | #14942 | 2021 | new |
| Chanela | French | 35 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2019 | – |
Questions about Canela
How popular is the name Canela?
In 2025 it ranked #14942 in the United States. Official registers record 782 births across 3 countries.
What is Canela in other languages?
Chanela (French).
When was Canela most popular?
It peaked in Argentina in 2004, at 4.9 births per 100,000.
Is Canela a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Canela is a girl name.