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Ella
GirlMeaning of Ella: Germanic: 'all' or 'completely'
Ella is a girl's name most strongly associated with German naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 31st most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 39th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#31
5,831 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#39
1,108 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
352,214
First recorded 1880 · peak 2010
Trend
falling
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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