Ella

Girl's name

Ella is a short form of names like Eleanor and Ellen, ultimately derived from the Greek name Helene, meaning "torch" or "light."

Meaning She
Origin Spanish
U.S. births in 2023 5,685 Falling
Peak year 2010

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Ella Fitzgerald - Jazz singer
  • Ella Purnell - Actress
  • Ella Balinska - Actress
  • Ella Woodward - Food writer
  • Ella Chen - Singer and actress

Sisters for Ella

Girl names closely related to Ella

Stella Riley Lily Amelia Layla Ava Lila Chloe

Brothers for Ella

Boy names closely related to Ella

Mason Jonah Robert Landon Logan Hunter Michael Edward

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Ella

Elle

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