America vs Ella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

America

Girl #1,821 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"land of Amerigo Vespucci"

Origin: Latin/Italian

Cultural Roots

American Latino/Hispanic Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,821
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Amer, Ami, Rica

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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
Nicknames
El, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

America Rank #1,821
Ella Rank #30

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #1821 for America.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

America ___

  • America Rose
  • America Grace
  • America Lynn
  • America Marie
  • America Ann
  • America Faith

Ella ___

  • Ella Grace
  • Ella Rose
  • Ella Mae
  • Ella Jane
  • Ella Claire
  • Ella Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose America

Liberty Victoria Phoenix Dakota Savannah

If you choose Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is America or Ella more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to America at #1821 in the United States.

What do America and Ella mean?

America means "land of Amerigo Vespucci" (Latin/Italian origin). Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin).

Are America and Ella boy or girl names?

America is primarily a girl name. Ella is primarily a girl name.

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