Ella: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: e-hlla-h
Origin: Germany
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Europe
Meaning: Fairy maiden

Ella is a girl's name with origins in German, English, and Hebrew, and it has several meanings, including "other," "fairy maiden," and "goddess". Additionally, in Spanish, the word "ella" means "she" or "her," so the name Ella can also be considered to mean "girl" or "feminine". In Hebrew, it has two meanings: "goddess" and the name for a tree within the pistachio family. According to English origins, it means "all, completely; fairy maiden". Lastly, in Germanic origins, it may mean "all" or "other". The name Ella has a rich history and has been in use since Greek mythology.

Ella Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Ella is currently #15 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Ella is currently #7 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Ella is currently #6 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Ella is currently #4 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Ella is currently #15 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Ella is currently #7 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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Famous People Named Ella

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Ella, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Ella Fitzgerald: Ella Fitzgerald was an American jazz singer known as the "First Lady of Song," renowned for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, and improvisational ability. She passed away in 1996.
  • Ella Purnell: Ella Purnell is a British actress known for her roles in "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children," "Sweetbitter," and "Army of the Dead."
  • Ella Balinska: Ella Balinska is an English actress known for her roles in "Charlie's Angels" (2019) and the Netflix series "Resident Evil."

 

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