Ella
Ella is of German origin, derived from Alia meaning 'all' or 'completely,' and also associated with the Hebrew name meaning 'goddess' or 'oak tree.' It gained popularity as a standalone name in the 19th century, moving beyond its origins as a nickname for names like Eleanor and Elizabeth.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 5,848. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 9,597
- 2012: 9,210
- 2013: 8,461
- 2014: 8,570
- 2015: 7,918
- 2016: 7,940
- 2017: 8,084
- 2018: 8,127
- 2019: 8,131
- 2020: 7,372
- 2021: 7,041
- 2022: 6,291
- 2023: 5,670
- 2024: 5,715
- 2025: 5,831
- 2026 (projected): 5,848
Good to Know
- •Short, sweet, and easy to spell in most languages
- •Works well as both a standalone name and nickname
- •Classic vintage charm that has experienced a major revival
- •Pairs beautifully with longer middle names
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Famous People
Ella Fitzgerald
Legendary jazz singer
Ella Baker
Civil rights activist
Ella Enchanted
Beloved fictional character
Ella Mai
R&B singer-songwriter
Statistics
351,313
Total births since 1880
2010
Peak year
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