Ella

Meaning of Ella

Ella means "all" or "completely". It can also be a shortened form of names containing "ella" like Eleanor or Isabella.

Ella has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ella

Ella has held fairly steady, sitting around #29 in 2025 after peaking at #12 in 2011.

Notable people named Ella

• Ella Fitzgerald
  Legendary jazz vocalist
• Ella Mai
  British R&B singer
• Ella Balinska
  British actress
• Ella Anderson
  American actress
• Ella Eyre
  British singer-songwriter

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Questions about the name Ella

What does the name Ella mean?

Ella means ella means "all" or "completely". it can also be a shortened form of names containing "ella" like eleanor or isabella, and it comes from German origins.

Is Ella a boy's or a girl's name?

Ella is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ella?

In 2025, Ella ranked #29 for girls, up from #30 the year before.

When was Ella most popular?

Ella peaked at #12 in 2011.