Ella

Girls

Best rank #48 (2011) · ranked in 18 years

First charting in 2008, Ella peaked at #48 in 2011.

It eased from #67 in 2008 to #85 in 2025.

As of the latest count (2025), Ella sits at #85.

At its peak year of 2011, Ella was given to 9,604 newborns.

Ella was most popular around 2011, making it characteristic of the 2010s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820172025
  1. 2025855,831
  2. 2024845,715
  3. 2023845,675
  4. 2022746,291
  5. 2021587,050
  6. 2020527,372
  7. 2019508,131
  8. 2018538,137
  9. 2017588,090
  10. 2016637,945
  11. 2015657,918
  12. 2014598,577
  13. 2013588,470
  14. 2012509,223
  15. 2011489,604
  16. 2010519,898
  17. 2009549,671
  18. 2008679,374

Similar names

Names similar to Ella include Emma, Ethan, Elijah, which share a starting letter or overlapping popularity. Compare their rank trajectories below.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ella a popular name?
Ella reached a best rank of #48 in 2011 and has charted in 18 years.
Where does Ella rank now?
In the most recent data (2025), Ella ranks #85.
Is Ella a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.
When was Ella most popular?
Ella peaked around 2011.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)