Ella

Pronunciation: [ EHL-uh ]

Boy Name #34,065 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Ella is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHL-uh.

Parents who love the name Ella often also consider Elizabeth, Ella, Ellen .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #34,065
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Elliot #150 Elliott #163 Ellis #273 Ellison #2058 Ellias #3521

Also a Girl Name

Ella is also used as a girl name, ranked #30.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ella

Is Ella a boy or girl name?

Ella is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #34065. As a girl name, it is ranked #30. Ella is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Ella?

Ella is pronounced EHL-uh.

How popular is the name Ella?

Ella is currently ranked #34065 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Ella a common or rare name?

Ella is an uncommon name, ranked #34065 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ella

Ella is a boy name .

Is Ella a boy or girl name? Ella is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,065 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #30. Ella is more commonly used as a girl name.

Ella is currently ranked #34,065 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Ella include Elliot, Elliott, Ellis, Ellison, Ellias . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.