Girl name guide

Ella name meaning, origin and style

Ella is a Germanic and English usage name commonly associated with often linked with light or other names.

Origin
Germanic and English usage
Meaning
often linked with light or other names
Say it
EL-uh

Choosing Ella

A simple, melodic name that works well internationally.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.

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