Ella
Meaning: All, completely; fairy maiden; beautiful goddess
Origin: Old Germanic Alia (all, completely), or a short form of Eleanor, Ellen, or Isabella
Gender: Unisex
Rank in Ireland: #2366
Total births: 8,680
History: Ella has been one of Ireland's most popular names since 2005, a favourite in every county. Its simplicity and musicality suit the Irish ear perfectly. Many an Ella has taken her first steps at an Irish ceili or cheered from the stands at county camogie finals.
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| Current rank (2025) | #17 |
| Babies named Ella in 2025 | 176 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 8,680 |
| Peak year | 2007 (601 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #3 |
| Years in records | 1970–2025 (46 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 10 spots |
Frequently asked about Ella
What does the name Ella mean?
Ella means “All, completely; fairy maiden; beautiful goddess” from Old Germanic Alia (all, completely), or a short form of Eleanor, Ellen, or Isabella roots.
What is the origin of the name Ella?
Ella has Old Germanic Alia (all, completely), or a short form of Eleanor, Ellen, or Isabella origin. The traditional meaning is “All, completely; fairy maiden; beautiful goddess”.
How popular is Ella in Ireland?
Ella ranked #17 in Ireland in 2025 — given to 176 babies that year.
When was Ella most popular?
Ella peaked in 2007 with 601 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Ella a boy or girl name?
Ella is predominantly a girls' name in Ireland — over 90% of Ellas in registered births are female.
Is the name Ella rising or falling in popularity?
Ella has fallen 10 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Ireland — from #7 in 2020 to #17 in 2025.
How long has Ella been recorded in Ireland?
Ella appears in birth records in Ireland across 46 years — from 1970 through 2025.