Aria 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

Aria Rank #26
Ella Rank #30

Aria is more popular, ranked #26 vs #30 for Ella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aria ___

  • Aria Grace
  • Aria Rose
  • Aria Mae
  • Aria Jane
  • Aria Claire
  • Aria Louise

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 Aria

Luca Leo Olivia Isla Marco

If you choose Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aria or Ella more popular?

Aria is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Ella at #30 in the United States.

What do Aria and Ella mean?

Aria means "air, song, melody" (Italian origin). Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin).

Are Aria and Ella boy or girl names?

Aria is primarily a girl name. Ella is primarily a girl name.

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