Ella vs Naomi

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

Naomi

Girl #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, lovely"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish Japanese African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
4,605
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nomi, Mimi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ella Rank #30
Naomi Rank #44

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #44 for Naomi.

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

Naomi ___

  • Naomi Grace
  • Naomi Rose
  • Naomi Elizabeth
  • Naomi Claire
  • Naomi Jane
  • Naomi Ruth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

If you choose Naomi

Ruth Miriam Esther Eli Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ella or Naomi more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Naomi at #44 in the United States.

What do Ella and Naomi mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Naomi means "beautiful, lovely" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ella and Naomi boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Naomi is primarily a girl name.

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