Ella name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Ella
Story and style
Ella is a short name for girls.
As a baby name, Ella feels compact, easy to say and at home in more than one language. It can stand on its own or sit beside longer related forms such as Elle, Ela. Because Ella is already short, it does not really need a nickname, though Ellie can work casually.
At a glance
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Background notes
Origin
Ella is used across more than one naming tradition, with links to Multiple usage.
What style of name is Ella?
Ella feels familiar and short. It sits naturally beside names like Isla, Ava, Mia and Chloe: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
Nicknames and variations
Common nickname options include Ellie, Elle. Related forms may include Elle, Ela.
Names similar to Ella
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Ella ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Ella has been a steady favourite in Australia. It ranked 23rd in 2025, keeping it comfortably inside the current top 30 for girls, and appeared in the top 100 every year from 2008 to 2025.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 23rd |
| 2024 | 10th |
| 2023 | 6th |
| 2022 | 5th |
| 2021 | 11th |
| 2020 | 11th |
| 2019 | 11th |
| 2018 | 15th |
| 2017 | 10th |
| 2016 | 20th |
| 2015 | 9th |
| 2014 | 8th |
| 2013 | 11th |
| 2012 | 8th |
| 2011 | 7th |
| 2010 | 10th |
| 2009 | 7th |
| 2008 | 7th |