Girl Germanic / Hebrew 2 syllables

Ella

EH-lah /ˈɛlə/

"Complete and whole" — a name of ethereal beauty and quiet strength

Ella is a name of layered origins — as a Germanic element meaning 'all' or 'complete', as a Hebrew diminutive meaning 'goddess' or 'fairy maiden', and as a short form of Eleanor, Ellen, and Isabella. Its brevity and melodic sound have made it a consistent favorite across generations. Jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald brought it timeless cool, while modern pop culture has reinforced its romantic, feminine resonance. Ella sits in that rare sweet spot of being both classic and fresh.

Quick Facts

Letters4

SyllablesEl-la

GenderGirl

OriginGermanic / Hebrew

Root WordAlja / El

MeaningAll, completely; fairy maiden

PopularityVery Popular

Peak Year2018

Trend → Stable

Name DayJune 2

Nicknames ElEllieElle

About the Name Ella

Ella means 'all' or 'complete' from Germanic roots, and is also linked to a Hebrew word meaning 'goddess' or 'fairy maiden'.

Ella can be short for Eleanor, Ellen, or Isabella, but is widely used and beloved as a complete name on its own.

Ella Fitzgerald, the legendary jazz singer, is the most celebrated bearer of the name.

Ella Rose, Ella Grace, Ella Mae, and Ella Claire are all popular and melodic combinations.

Yes — Ella consistently ranks in the top 15 in the US and top 10 in many other English-speaking countries.

Personality of Ella

Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Ella

creativity 85%

elegance 90%

independence 72%

intelligence 80%

strength 75%

warmth 88%

Famous People Named Ella

Ella Fitzgerald

The 'First Lady of Song', legendary jazz vocalist and Grammy winner

Ella Purnell

British actress known for Yellowjackets and Fallout

Ella Enchanted

Beloved fairy-tale heroine from Gail Carson Levine's 1997 novel

Middle Names for Ella

Beautiful combinations that flow well with Ella

Ella Rose Ella Grace Ella Mae Ella Jane Ella Claire Ella Pearl Ella Joy Ella Faith Ella Violet Ella Wren

Names Similar to Ella

Similar Sound

Similar Meaning

Emma Alma

Sibling Name Ideas

Liam Oliver Jack Charlotte Sophia

History of Ella

Medieval era

Ella used in Germanic territories as a prefix and independent name

1917

Ella Fitzgerald born; her career transforms the name into a jazz icon

1997

Ella Enchanted published, cementing fairy-tale associations

2000s

Ella rises sharply in English-speaking countries as a standalone favorite

2018

Ella peaks in global popularity, ranking top-5 in US, UK, and Australia simultaneously

Numerology & Symbolism of Ella

Destiny Number

Sum of all letters

Soul Urge

Sum of vowels

♍

Zodiac Affinity

Libra

Lucky Number

Personal power digit

🎨

Lucky Color

Pink

💎

Lucky Stone

Rose Quartz

🌸

Lucky Flower

Cherry Blossom

Ella Around the World

How Ella is written in different languages and scripts

إيلا

Arabic

エラ

Japanese

Элла

Russian

엘라

Korean

艾拉

Chinese

Έλλα

Greek

एला

Hindi

אלה

Hebrew

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