Ella Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ella is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ella?
Ella is spelled E-L-L-A. The name has 4 letters.
Ella at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Ella is commonly derived from the Germanic element “ali” meaning “other” or “foreign.”
- Origin
- Ella is a name of uncertain origin, commonly associated with Germanic and Old English roots.
- Pronunciation
- EL-uh · 2 syllables
Ella Popularity in 2025
Rank#29
Recorded Births5,831
- Girls usage rose 1 place to #29 and recorded 116 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.
What Does the Name Ella Mean?
Ella is commonly derived from the Germanic element “ali” meaning “other” or “foreign.”
Origin: Ella is a name of uncertain origin, commonly associated with Germanic and Old English roots.
How Do You Pronounce Ella?
PronunciationEL-uh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Ella?
- History
- Ella has been used in various cultures and languages and appears in historical records from medieval England and Germany.
Ella Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2011 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 5,831 | #29 |
| 2024 | Girls | 5,715 | #30 |
| 2023 | Girls | 5,670 | #32 |
| 2023 | Boys | 5 | #12,239 |
| 2022 | Girls | 6,291 | #25 |
| 2021 | Girls | 7,041 | #16 |
| 2021 | Boys | 9 | #8,166 |
| 2020 | Girls | 7,372 | #15 |
| 2019 | Girls | 8,131 | #13 |
| 2018 | Girls | 8,127 | #15 |
| 2018 | Boys | 10 | #7,617 |
| 2017 | Girls | 8,084 | #16 |
| 2017 | Boys | 6 | #10,775 |
| 2016 | Girls | 7,940 | #17 |
| 2016 | Boys | 5 | #12,185 |
| 2015 | Girls | 7,918 | #18 |
| 2014 | Girls | 8,570 | #17 |
| 2014 | Boys | 7 | #9,642 |
| 2013 | Girls | 8,461 | #15 |
| 2013 | Boys | 9 | #8,118 |
| 2012 | Girls | 9,210 | #12 |
| 2012 | Boys | 13 | #6,306 |
| 2011 | Girls | 9,597 | #12 |
| 2011 | Boys | 7 | #9,600 |
When Was Ella 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.
2010 · Girls
9,884 recorded births
National rank #13
2009 · Girls
9,659 recorded births
National rank #15
2011 · Girls
9,597 recorded births
National rank #12
2007 · Girls
9,554 recorded births
National rank #21
Where Ella 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ND | #7 | 29 |
| VT | #11 | 15 |
| SD | #12 | 29 |
| AL | #13 | 117 |
| KY | #14 | 122 |
| DE | #14 | 21 |
| MS | #15 | 55 |
| WI | #16 | 117 |