Ella vs Nellie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ella

Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

English German Hebrew Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Girl #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

15 High Risk

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Ella Rank #30

Nellie Rank #520

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #520 for Nellie.

Is Ella or Nellie more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Nellie at #520 in the United States.

What do Ella and Nellie mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Nellie means "shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Ella and Nellie boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Nellie is primarily a girl name.