Ella vs Sienna

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

Sienna

Girl #139 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"reddish-brown earth pigment"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

English Italian Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#139
Total SSA Count
2,113
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Si, Sisi, Enna

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ella Rank #30
Sienna Rank #139

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #139 for Sienna.

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

Sienna ___

  • Sienna Rose
  • Sienna Grace
  • Sienna Mae
  • Sienna Pearl
  • Sienna Faith
  • Sienna Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

If you choose Sienna

Stella Luna Leo Marco Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ella or Sienna more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Sienna at #139 in the United States.

What do Ella and Sienna mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Sienna means "reddish-brown earth pigment" (Italian origin).

Are Ella and Sienna boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Sienna is primarily a girl name.

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