Ella
A Short Form and Independent Given Name with Multiple Origins name with Australian ranking history from 2008 to 2025.
Popularity of Ella in Australia
2024 #10→2025 #24Down 14 places
Ella ranks 24th for girls in the latest available Australian data (2025). Its best recorded rank is 5th in 2022. Since first appearing at 7th in 2008, it has moved down 17 places overall. In the latest year-to-year comparison it fell 14 places.
View yearly ranks
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #24 |
| 2024 | #10 |
| 2023 | #6 |
| 2022 | #5 |
| 2021 | #11 |
| 2020 | #11 |
| 2019 | #11 |
| 2018 | #15 |
| 2017 | #10 |
| 2016 | #20 |
| 2015 | #9 |
| 2014 | #8 |
| 2013 | #11 |
| 2012 | #8 |
| 2011 | #7 |
| 2010 | #10 |
| 2009 | #7 |
| 2008 | #7 |
Origin
Ella is usually described as a Short form and independent given name with multiple origins.
Origin in briefShort Form and Independent Given Name with Multiple Origins
Quick answers
Questions about Ella
Is Ella a popular name in Australia?
Ella ranked #24 for baby girls in Australia in 2025.
Is Ella becoming more popular?
In the latest comparison, Ella moved from #10 in 2024 to #24 in 2025, a fall of 14 places. Over the full visible history it moved from #7 in 2008 to #24 in 2025.
Is Ella a girl or boy name?
On Baby Names Australia, Ella appears as a baby girl name.
What is the origin of Ella?
Ella is usually described as a Short form and independent given name with multiple origins.
Is Ella short for anything?
Ella is usually used as its own name. Nickname options include Ellie or Elle.
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Cute baby girl namesElla has a soft, friendly sound and a simple shape that suits a cute-name shortlist.Explore →Baby name nicknames and longer formsElla has nickname options in the available name notes: Ellie or Elle.Explore →Australian girl namesElla appears in the Australian ranking data, so it is useful for parents comparing names used locally.Explore →Short baby girl namesElla is 4 letters long, so it fits the short-name brief cleanly.Explore →
About the data
Popularity figures use the Australian ranking datasets used by Baby Names Australia, with source-priority rules applied where public sources overlap.
Latest data year
2025
Last updated
2026-08-20