Ella vs Lena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ella

Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

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Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Ella Rank #30

Lena Rank #263

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #263 for Lena.

Is Ella or Lena more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Lena at #263 in the United States.

What do Ella and Lena mean?

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

Are Ella and Lena boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Lena is primarily a girl name.