Helena vs Ella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Helena

Girl #414 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"shining light, bright one"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

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Helena Rank #414

Ella Rank #30

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #414 for Helena.

Is Helena or Ella more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Helena at #414 in the United States.

What do Helena and Ella mean?

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

Are Helena and Ella boy or girl names?

Helena is primarily a girl name. Ella is primarily a girl name.