Ava 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

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Popularity Comparison

Ava Rank #9
Ella Rank #30

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 vs #30 for Ella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ava ___

  • Ava Rose
  • Ava Grace
  • Ava Marie
  • Ava Claire
  • Ava Elizabeth
  • Ava Mae

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 Ava

Liam Noah Olivia Sophia Isabella

If you choose Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ava or Ella more popular?

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Ella at #30 in the United States.

What do Ava and Ella mean?

Ava means "life" (Germanic origin). Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin).

Are Ava and Ella boy or girl names?

Ava is primarily a girl name. Ella is primarily a girl name.

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