Ella vs Alma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ella

Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

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Girl #472 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"nourishing, kind"

Origin: Latin

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Ella Rank #30

Alma Rank #472

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #472 for Alma.

Is Ella or Alma more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Alma at #472 in the United States.

What do Ella and Alma mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin).

Are Ella and Alma boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Alma is primarily a girl name.