Ella vs Lilah

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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Lilah

Girl #179 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#179
Total SSA Count
1,685
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Li, Lil

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Popularity Comparison

Ella Rank #30
Lilah Rank #179

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #179 for Lilah.

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

Lilah ___

  • Lilah Rose
  • Lilah Grace
  • Lilah Jane
  • Lilah Mae
  • Lilah Frances
  • Lilah Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

If you choose Lilah

Ezra Jonah Elara Violet Silas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ella or Lilah more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Lilah at #179 in the United States.

What do Ella and Lilah mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Lilah means "night" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ella and Lilah boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Lilah is primarily a girl name.

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