Vella is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Adam Vella (boxer), (b. 1979), Australia boxerAdam Vella (sport shooter), (b. 1971), Australian shooter and Olympic medalistAlex Vella, (b. 1954), Maltese-Australian businessman and former boxerChristina Vella, (b. 1952), American historian of modern EuropeDaniel J. Vella, (b.1955), Canadian racehorse trainerGeorge William Vella, (b. 1942), Maltese politicianJohn Vella, (b. 1950), American football playerKarmenu Vella, (b. 1950), Maltese politicianLolly Vella, Australian soccer playerLuciano Vella, (b. 1981), Argentine soccer playerMarjanu Vella, (1927–1988), Maltese poetMichael Vella,(b. 1980), Australian professional rugby league playerPhilip Vella, Maltese composerSilvio Vella, (b. 1967), Canadian soccer playerSimon Vella (b. 1979), Maltese international football playerVinny Vella, (b. 1950), American actor and comedian