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By Pamela Redmond · Jul 2026

Canela

OriginSpanish and Portuguese
Meaning"cinnamon"
GenderGirl
NB Rank#6599

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The name Canela peaked for girls at #12453 in 2021.

Famous Canelas

  • Canela Cox

    American R&B singer

  • Canela Arechiga aka Cinnamon

    American pro wrestler

Canela in pop culture

  • Canela

    name given to a deer by Brother Nature

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