Vella is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Adam Vella (boxer), (b. 1979), Australia boxer
Adam Vella (sport shooter), (b. 1971), Australian shooter and Olympic medalist
Alex Vella, (b. 1954), Maltese-Australian businessman and former boxer
Christina Vella, (b. 1952), American historian of modern Europe
Daniel J. Vella, (b.1955), Canadian racehorse trainer
George William Vella, (b. 1942), Maltese politician
John Vella, (b. 1950), American football player
Karmenu Vella, (b. 1950), Maltese politician
Lolly Vella, Australian soccer player
Luciano Vella, (b. 1981), Argentine soccer player
Marjanu Vella, (1927–1988), Maltese poet
Michael Vella,(b. 1980), Australian professional rugby league player
Philip Vella, Maltese composer
Silvio Vella, (b. 1967), Canadian soccer player
Simon Vella (b. 1979), Maltese international football player
Vinny Vella, (b. 1950), American actor and comedian
