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Novella vs Ella

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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Popularity Comparison

Novella Rank #3,527
Ella Rank #30

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #3527 for Novella.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Novella or Ella more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Novella at #3527 in the United States.

What do Novella and Ella mean?

Novella means "new, fresh, little new thing" (Latin origin). Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin).

Are Novella and Ella boy or girl names?

Novella is primarily a girl name. Ella is primarily a girl name.

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