Names like Ella
If Ella is on your list, these girl names have the same feel, from German classics to names with a similar sound. Ella has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Myla, Layla, Willa and Isla.
24 girl names like Ella
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- Myla#210Myla is thought to be derived from a Slavic word meaning "gracious" or "dear." It can…Also GermanSame “-la” ending
- Layla#36Layla means "night." It refers to the beauty and mystery of the night.Same “-la” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Willa#422Willa means "resolute protector." It suggests someone determined and strong-willed.Also GermanSame “-la” ending
- Isla#28Isla is a Scottish name that comes from the name of an island.Same “-la” ending2 syllables
- Emery#74Emery means "industrious" or "powerful".Also German
- Alice#65Alice means "noble kind" or "of noble sort." It's a short form of the name Adelaide.Also German2 syllables
- Stella#52Stella means "star." It's a name that evokes brightness and celestial beauty.Same “-la” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Evelyn#8Evelyn means "desired" or "water island".Also German
- Eloise#49Eloise means "healthy" or "wide."2 syllables
- Madelyn#71Madelyn means "woman from Magdala" or simply "high tower."Also German
- Mina#597Mina is often a short form of Wilhelmina, which means "resolute protector."Also German2 syllables
- Millie#73Millie is often a shortened version of names like Mildred, Millicent, or Camilla.Also German2 syllables
- Emmy#445Emmy is often a nickname for names like Emily or Emma.Also German2 syllables
- Lyla#80Lyla often means 'night' or 'dark beauty,' drawing from its Arabic roots.Same “-la” ending2 syllables
- Camila#19The name Camila comes from a Latin word meaning 'young ceremonial attendant.' It…Same “-la” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Lina#572Lina is often a short form of names ending in '-lina'.Also German2 syllables
- Aubree#489Aubree is a variant of Aubrey, meaning "ruler of the elves" or "elf ruler."Also German2 syllables
- Emersyn#138Emersyn means "son of Emery." It's a modern twist on a surname.Also German
- Lola#275Lola is a diminutive of Dolores, meaning "sorrows."Same “-la” ending2 syllables
- Luna#27Luna means "moon" in Latin.2 syllables
- Emelia#601Emelia means "rival" or "striving." It can also be associated with industriousness and…Also German
- Rayna#796Rayna means "queen" or "wise counselor."Also German2 syllables
- Eva#134It means 'life' or 'living one'.2 syllables
- Ellie#24Ellie is often a shortened form of Eleanor or Elizabeth.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
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- What names are similar to Ella?
- Names with a similar style to Ella include Myla, Layla, Willa, Isla, Emery and Alice.
- How are these names matched to Ella?
- Each name is compared with Ella on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Ella has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other German names are like Ella?
- Myla, Willa, Emery, Alice and Evelyn share Ella's German roots.