Ella vs Emily

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ella

Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

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Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

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Ella Rank #30

Emily Rank #25

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #30 for Ella.

Is Ella or Emily more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Ella at #30 in the United States.

What do Ella and Emily mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin).

Are Ella and Emily boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Emily is primarily a girl name.