Ela - A very unique female name
Ela at a glance
Ela is ranked #1478 among girl baby names in 2025, with 93 births in 2025. It peaked in 2018 at #1413 and first appeared on the charts in 2004.
- Rank in 2025
- #1478
- Births in 2025
- 93
- Peak year
- 2018 (#1413)
- First appeared
- 2004
- Trend
- #1643 in 2020 → #1478 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 14,016 girls
- Visitor rating
- 5.0/5 (16 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 14,016 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ela peaked in popularity 8 years ago in 2018 on position 1413.
Famous with this name
Ela Carcillo
Ela
Ela Velden
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Ela is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ela is currently topping the baby name charts in Connecticut at position #558 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,463.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Ela is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Ela origin and meaning
Multiple origins — unresolved
Uncertain — Ela is a Turkish name meaning 'hazel', a short form of longer European names, and a biblical Hebrew word for a terebinth tree; which route applies depends on the family
Ela's brevity is exactly its problem for etymology: several unrelated names collapse into the same three letters. Turkish families use it for hazel eyes, European families as a short form, and it appears in the Bible in Hebrew. In America it is a recent, gently rising choice whose story each family writes itself.
Origin uncertain
Ela is a 3 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Ela, pop culture references for the name Ela and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Ela
We've found the following names that sound similar to Ela, sorted by popularity.
Ella / Ellie / Eula / Elle / Elia / Elly / Eulalia / Elli / Ellia / Eila /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1478 |
| 2024 | 1622 |
| 2023 | 1781 |
| 2022 | 1905 |
| 2021 | 1731 |
| 2020 | 1643 |
| 2019 | 1584 |
| 2018 | 1413 |
| 2017 | 1884 |
| 2016 | 1921 |
| 2015 | 1836 |
| 2014 | 1811 |
| 2013 | 1930 |
| 2012 | 1651 |
| 2011 | 1726 |
| 2010 | 1730 |
| 2009 | 2207 |
| 2008 | 2690 |
| 2007 | 2556 |
| 2006 | 2868 |
| 2005 | 2872 |
| 2004 | 5116 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 558 |
| Florida | 721 |
| Massachusetts | 792 |
| Illinois | 866 |
| New York | 1043 |
| New Jersey | 1227 |
| California | 1376 |
| Pennsylvania | 1452 |
| Texas | 2463 |
Even more about Ela
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Ela a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.What is the number of syllables for the name Ela?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
ELL-ah · /ˈɛlə/
Usually ELL-ah, matching Ella; a Turkish reading is eh-LAH.
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Ella — The double-l name Ela is constantly confused with, a separate established name
Famous bearers
- Ela Gandhi — South African peace activist and former MP, granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi (b. 1940) Contemporary
Style
Short formInternational
Why parents choose it
Parents like Ela for its minimalism — three letters, no nickname needed, and a softer outline than the crowded Ella.
Worth knowing
- Will be written and said as Ella for much of her life.
- Feels unfinished to people who expect a longer name behind it.
