Ella vs Samantha

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

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Popularity Comparison

Ella Rank #30
Samantha Rank #127

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #127 for Samantha.

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

Samantha ___

  • Samantha Grace
  • Samantha Rose
  • Samantha Jane
  • Samantha Marie
  • Samantha Lee
  • Samantha Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

If you choose Samantha

Jessica Amanda Matthew Christopher Brittany

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ella or Samantha more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Samantha at #127 in the United States.

What do Ella and Samantha mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Samantha means "told by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ella and Samantha boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Samantha is primarily a girl name.

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