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Ella vs Sarah

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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Sarah

Girl #95 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Arabic Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#95
Total SSA Count
2,697
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ella Rank #30
Sarah Rank #95

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #95 for Sarah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ella or Sarah more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Sarah at #95 in the United States.

What do Ella and Sarah mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Sarah means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ella and Sarah boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Sarah is primarily a girl name.

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