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Sarah vs Ella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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

Sarah Rank #95
Ella Rank #30

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sarah or Ella more popular?

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

What do Sarah and Ella mean?

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

Are Sarah and Ella boy or girl names?

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

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