Germanic · girl

Ella

A well-loved girl name with real staying power.

Rank 2024

#30

Trend

stable

Band

common

Styles

short · classic

Meaning

All, or fairy maiden; also light

Ella is a common girl name with Germanic roots. In 2024, 5,685 newborns in the U.S. were given the name — ranking it #30 nationally, and its popularity has held steady in recent years. Its style leans short, classic, soft — tags you can match against your partner's picks in the combiner.

shortclassicsoft

About Germanic names

Germanic names were built like small shields — two strong word-elements joined together, usually drawn from battle, protection, glory, or rule. That ancient formula gave English many of its most durable classics: William, Henry, Emma, Matilda. Even when the original meanings have faded, the names keep their solid, grounded feel — consonant-forward, confident, and hard to wear out.

Meaning and origin are editorial; U.S. popularity comes from Social Security Administration public files.

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