Ela Name Popularity and Statistics
Ela is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Ela?
Ela is spelled E-L-A. The name has 3 letters.
Ela Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,561
Recorded Births135
- Girls usage rose 158 places to #1,561 and recorded 17 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Ela Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 135 | #1,561 |
| 2024 | Girls | 118 | #1,719 |
| 2023 | Girls | 110 | #1,826 |
| 2022 | Girls | 99 | #1,974 |
| 2021 | Girls | 118 | #1,739 |
| 2020 | Girls | 119 | #1,704 |
| 2019 | Girls | 136 | #1,569 |
| 2018 | Girls | 150 | #1,461 |
| 2017 | Girls | 115 | #1,804 |
| 2016 | Girls | 100 | #1,986 |
| 2015 | Girls | 99 | #1,996 |
| 2014 | Girls | 104 | #1,922 |
| 2013 | Girls | 98 | #1,990 |
| 2012 | Girls | 117 | #1,760 |
| 2011 | Girls | 116 | #1,758 |
| 2010 | Girls | 117 | #1,762 |
| 2009 | Girls | 100 | #2,041 |
| 2008 | Girls | 69 | #2,663 |
| 2007 | Girls | 73 | #2,541 |
| 2006 | Girls | 68 | #2,631 |
| 2005 | Girls | 78 | #2,296 |
| 2004 | Girls | 44 | #3,391 |
| 2003 | Girls | 44 | #3,291 |
| 2002 | Girls | 13 | #7,816 |
When Was Ela Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2018 · Girls
150 recorded births
National rank #1,461
2019 · Girls
136 recorded births
National rank #1,569
2025 · Girls
135 recorded births
National rank #1,561
2020 · Girls
119 recorded births
National rank #1,704
Where Ela Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CT | #540 | 5 |
| FL | #714 | 23 |
| MA | #761 | 6 |
| IL | #852 | 10 |
| NY | #1,028 | 14 |
| NJ | #1,168 | 5 |
| CA | #1,361 | 17 |
| PA | #1,392 | 5 |