Ella

Ella is a Germanic girl's name. A short form of Eleanor meaning "light". Its musical quality and fairy-tale associations give it magical appeal.

How popular is Ella in the United States?

In 2024, 5,685 girls in the United States were named Ella, making it the 30th most popular girl's name that year.

It has fallen over the decade, from 17th ten years before.

Its busiest year on record was 2010, with 9,897 births.

Records for Ella go back to 1880, and 346,302 babies have been given the name since.

What Ella means and where it comes from

A short form of Eleanor meaning "light". Its musical quality and fairy-tale associations give it magical appeal. Germanic name meaning "fairy maiden" or "all." Simple, elegant, and musical with vintage charm.

Ella is of Germanic origin, described as vintage and elegant in style.

Is Ella a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 5,685 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Ella

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ella mean?

A short form of Eleanor meaning "light". Its musical quality and fairy-tale associations give it magical appeal.

Where does the name Ella come from?

Ella is of Germanic origin, and is usually described as vintage and elegant in style.

How popular is Ella in the United States?

In 2024, 5,685 girls in the United States were named Ella, making it the 30th most popular girl's name that year.

Is Ella a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 5,685 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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