What is the origin of the name Ella?

Ella is a name of Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Ella?

In 2023, 5,685 babies were named Ella in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Ella is traditionally used as a girl's name.

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Births Last Year: 5,685 ↘

All-Time Total: 299,630

Peak Year: 2010

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

Girl names closely related to Ella

Stella Riley Lily Amelia Layla Ava Lila Chloe

Boy names closely related to Ella

Mason Jonah Robert Landon Logan Hunter Michael Edward

Names with similar meaning to Ella

Elle

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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