Ella vs Ellie

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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Ellie

Girl #21 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
6,306
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ell, Ely, Elie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Ella Rank #30
Ellie Rank #21

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 vs #30 for Ella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ella ___

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

Ellie ___

  • Ellie Mae
  • Ellie Rose
  • Ellie Grace
  • Ellie Jane
  • Ellie Kate
  • Ellie Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

If you choose Ellie

Sophie Oliver Jack Ruby Charlie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ella or Ellie more popular?

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Ella at #30 in the United States.

What do Ella and Ellie mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Ellie means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Ella and Ellie boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Ellie is primarily a girl name.

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