Amira 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
Nicknames
El, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amira Rank #136
Ella Rank #30

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #136 for Amira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amira ___

  • Amira Rose
  • Amira Sofia
  • Amira Grace
  • Amira Jade
  • Amira Nour
  • Amira Lina

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 Amira

Layla Yasmin Nadia Omar Karim

If you choose Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amira or Ella more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Amira at #136 in the United States.

What do Amira and Ella mean?

Amira means "commander, leader" (Arabic origin). Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin).

Are Amira and Ella boy or girl names?

Amira is primarily a girl name. Ella is primarily a girl name.

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