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Ella vs Irma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Irma

Girl #2,608 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,608
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ella Rank #30
Irma Rank #2,608

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #2608 for Irma.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ella or Irma more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Irma at #2608 in the United States.

What do Ella and Irma mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Irma means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin).

Are Ella and Irma boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Irma is primarily a girl name.

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