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Ama vs Ella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ama

Girl #6,604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born on Saturday"

Origin: Akan

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian West African Akan Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,604
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ella

Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

Cultural Roots

English German Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30
Total SSA Count
5,685
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ama Rank #6,604
Ella Rank #30

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #6604 for Ama.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ama or Ella more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Ama at #6604 in the United States.

What do Ama and Ella mean?

Ama means "born on Saturday" (Akan origin). Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin).

Are Ama and Ella boy or girl names?

Ama is primarily a girl name. Ella is primarily a girl name.

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