Ellen vs Iyla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellen

Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English American Scottish Irish

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Girl #565 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"halo of light around the moon"

Origin: Turkish

Turkish American Hebrew

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Ellen Rank #1,032

Iyla Rank #565

Iyla is more popular, ranked #565 vs #1032 for Ellen.

Is Ellen or Iyla more popular?

Iyla is more popular, ranked #565 compared to Ellen at #1032 in the United States.

What do Ellen and Iyla mean?

Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin). Iyla means "halo of light around the moon" (Turkish origin).

Are Ellen and Iyla boy or girl names?

Ellen is primarily a girl name. Iyla is primarily a girl name.