Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Ella.
β¦ All, completely, or beautiful fairyπ German, English, SpanishTraditional
National Rank (2025)#29
All-Time Peak Rank#12Achieved 2011
Total U.S. Births351,313since 1880
Unisex Distribution0.1% Boy / 99.9% GirlFemale Archetype
First Recorded1880Data through: 2025
Peak Decade2010s9,884 births in 2010
π‘ The Ella Vibe: Considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
π Meaning & Etymology
Primary MeaningAll, completely, or beautiful fairy
Language OriginGerman, English, Spanish
Origin Typemultiple
Derived from Germanic elements meaning 'all' or 'other'. Also used as a short form of names like Eleanor and Ellen. In Spanish and Italian, it is the word for 'she'.