Chela

Chela has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Chela isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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New York City Dog Name Database

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Chela is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Chela was, in the past month, the 5251st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Chela is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Chela was viewed 34 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Chela's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Chela is most adored in Florida, Texas and California.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Tennessee, Virginia and Indiana.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Chela.

Most popular breeds named Chela:

1. Chihuahua
2. American Staffordshire Terrier
3. Boston Terrier
4. German Shepherd
5. Rottweiler

Chela is found in these categories:

spanish

Common slang term in Spanish, often used for friend or buddy.