Ella vs Helena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ella

Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

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Girl #414 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"shining light, bright one"

Origin: Greek

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Ella Rank #30

Helena Rank #414

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #414 for Helena.

Is Ella or Helena more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Helena at #414 in the United States.

What do Ella and Helena mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Helena means "shining light, bright one" (Greek origin).

Are Ella and Helena boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Helena is primarily a girl name.