Ela
Meaning: A name with honeyed tones and lasting appeal — the name Ela embodies this quality
Origin: Short form of Eleanor, Ellen, or Elaine — ultimately from Greek helios (sun) or Germanic alja (other)
Gender: Girl
Rank in United Kingdom: #564
Total births: 2,039
History: Ela has a timeless quality treasured across the United Kingdom. It carries the theatrical brilliance of the West End and the Royal Shakespeare Company. The name continues to thrive in modern Britain, as fresh as ever.
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| Current rank (2024) | #670 |
| Babies named Ela in 2024 | 57 |
| Total recorded in the United Kingdom | 2,039 |
| Peak year | 2011 (126 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #372 |
| Years in records | 1996–2024 (29 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 190 spots |
Frequently asked about Ela
What does the name Ela mean?
Ela means “A name with honeyed tones and lasting appeal — the name Ela embodies this quality” from Short form of Eleanor, Ellen, or Elaine — ultimately from Greek helios (sun) or Germanic alja (other) roots.
What is the origin of the name Ela?
Ela has Short form of Eleanor, Ellen, or Elaine — ultimately from Greek helios (sun) or Germanic alja (other) origin. The traditional meaning is “A name with honeyed tones and lasting appeal — the name Ela embodies this quality”.
How popular is Ela in the United Kingdom?
Ela ranked #670 in the United Kingdom in 2024 — given to 57 babies that year.
When was Ela most popular?
Ela peaked in 2011 with 126 babies registered that year in the United Kingdom.
Is Ela a boy or girl name?
Ela is predominantly a girls' name in the United Kingdom — over 90% of Elas in registered births are female.
Is the name Ela rising or falling in popularity?
Ela has fallen 190 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in the United Kingdom — from #480 in 2019 to #670 in 2024.
How long has Ela been recorded in the United Kingdom?
Ela appears in birth records in the United Kingdom across 29 years — from 1996 through 2024.