How Common is the First Name Ella?
We estimate that there are 224,785 people named Ella who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Ella is the 121st most common for women, and the 241st most common overall.
How Old are People Named Ella?
The average person named Ella is 20.63 years old.
Is Ella a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
5,831 people named Ella were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 29th most popular name for girls, and the 85th most popular overall.
The popularity of Ella peaked between 2011–2012, when it was the 12th most popular name for baby girls.
Is Ella a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Ella is almost exclusively a female name. 99.9% of people named Ella are female.
Popularity of Ella in England
In 2020, Ella was the 16th most popular name for girls in England and Wales.