Cecilia vs Ella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecilia

Girl #123 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

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Cecilia Rank #123

Ella Rank #30

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #123 for Cecilia.

Is Cecilia or Ella more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Cecilia at #123 in the United States.

What do Cecilia and Ella mean?

Cecilia means "of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin).

Are Cecilia and Ella boy or girl names?

Cecilia is primarily a girl name. Ella is primarily a girl name.