Ella vs Lila

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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Lila

Girl #207 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine play"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

English Indian Persian Arabic German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#207
Total SSA Count
1,475
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Li, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ella Rank #30
Lila Rank #207

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #207 for Lila.

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

Lila ___

  • Lila Rose
  • Lila Mae
  • Lila Jane
  • Lila Grace
  • Lila Pearl
  • Lila Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

If you choose Lila

Iris Hazel Flora Jasper Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ella or Lila more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Lila at #207 in the United States.

What do Ella and Lila mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Lila means "divine play" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Ella and Lila boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Lila is primarily a girl name.

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