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Ella

male

Meaning

"Other; Fairy Maiden"

Ella functions as a Germanic-derived short form and is also linked to traditional elements associated with otherness or fairy lore.

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Popularity History of Ella

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Change Vs Previous Year
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not ranked after 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Ella Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Ella.

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Ellie
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Baby Name Lists That Include Ella

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Famous Ellas

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    Ella Fitzgerald
    American jazz singer known as the "First Lady of Song"

Quick Facts

OriginGermanic, English
Syllables2
Length4 letters

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