Ella Name Origin
/EL-ah/-
American (Western) 50%
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British (Western) 30%
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Swedish (Northern European) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Ella
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
Ella is a name of multiple origins. In English and Western contexts, it is often derived from the Old English 'Ella,' meaning 'fairy' or 'beautiful.' It is also a short form of names like Eleanor or Elizabeth. In Scandinavian countries like Sweden, Ella is a common given name, possibly derived from the Old Norse element 'ell' meaning 'wild' or 'foreign.' The name has gained popularity across various Western countries as a standalone name.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Ella each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).