Amy vs Ella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amy

Girl #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, much loved"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#228
Total SSA Count
1,344
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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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
Nicknames
El, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amy Rank #228
Ella Rank #30

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #228 for Amy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amy ___

  • Amy Rose
  • Amy Grace
  • Amy Elizabeth
  • Amy Louise
  • Amy Jane
  • Amy Marie

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 Amy

Emma Claire Beth Kate Sara

If you choose Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amy or Ella more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Amy at #228 in the United States.

What do Amy and Ella mean?

Amy means "beloved, much loved" (Old French origin). Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin).

Are Amy and Ella boy or girl names?

Amy is primarily a girl name. Ella is primarily a girl name.

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