Ella vs Freya

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

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Freya

Girl #160 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noblewoman, lady"

Origin: Proto-Germanic

Cultural Roots

Norse Scandinavian British German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#160
Total SSA Count
1,877
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Frey

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ella Rank #30
Freya Rank #160

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #160 for Freya.

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

Freya ___

  • Freya Rose
  • Freya Grace
  • Freya Josephine
  • Freya Elise
  • Freya Charlotte
  • Freya Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

If you choose Freya

Astrid Sigrid Ingrid Leif Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ella or Freya more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Freya at #160 in the United States.

What do Ella and Freya mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Freya means "noblewoman, lady" (Proto-Germanic origin).

Are Ella and Freya boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Freya is primarily a girl name.

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