Ella
English girl's name meaning “short form of Eleanor or Ellen”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- short form of Eleanor or Ellen
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 4
- US rank (2023)
- #32
- Born in 2023
- 5,659
- Peak year
- 2013 (#15)
Meaning & origin
Ella arose in the 19th century as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen (and later of any name ending in -ella). A separate, older Norman name Ella came from a Germanic root meaning 'all'.
Is Ella an English name?
Yes — Ella is an English name meaning "short form of Eleanor or Ellen". Ella arose in the 19th century as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen (and later of any name ending in -ella). A separate, older Norman name Ella came from a Germanic root meaning 'all'.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Ella ranked #32 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 5,659 US girls were given the name Ella.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #15 in 2013
“Unranked” means Ella was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Ella
Ella is spelled E-L-L-A — 4 letters and 2 syllables.
Nicknames
Ellie
Ella: frequently asked questions
What does the name Ella mean?
Ella is a English name meaning "short form of Eleanor or Ellen". Ella arose in the 19th century as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen (and later of any name ending in -ella). A separate, older Norman name Ella came from a Germanic root meaning 'all'.
Where does the name Ella come from?
Ella is of English origin. Ella arose in the 19th century as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen (and later of any name ending in -ella). A separate, older Norman name Ella came from a Germanic root meaning 'all'.
Is Ella a boy or a girl name?
Ella is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Ella?
In 2023, 5,659 US girls were given the name Ella.
Is Ella a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Ella ranked #32 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Ella?
Common nicknames for Ella include Ellie.
How do you spell Ella?
Ella is spelled E-L-L-A — 4 letters.
How common is the name Ella?
In 2023, 5,659 US girls were given the name Ella. In the latest US data, Ella ranked #32 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Ella an English name?
Yes — Ella is an English name meaning "short form of Eleanor or Ellen". Ella arose in the 19th century as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen (and later of any name ending in -ella). A separate, older Norman name Ella came from a Germanic root meaning 'all'.
What does Ella mean in English?
In English, Ella means "short form of Eleanor or Ellen". Ella arose in the 19th century as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen (and later of any name ending in -ella). A separate, older Norman name Ella came from a Germanic root meaning 'all'.