Ella vs Zella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ella

Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

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Girl #1,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shade, shadow"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ella Rank #30

Zella Rank #1,848

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #1848 for Zella.

Is Ella or Zella more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Zella at #1848 in the United States.

What do Ella and Zella mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Zella means "shade, shadow" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ella and Zella boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Zella is primarily a girl name.