Ella is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #7761 in 2018 with 10 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 27 births ranking #3484. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 181,547 boys born was named Ella. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Ella has more than one accepted background. It can be an old Norman name tied to a Germanic element meaning other, and it is also widely used as a short form of names such as Eleanor and Ellen.
The name was introduced into England by the Normans, later fell out of common use, and was revived centuries later. Its long history and its simple, warm sound have helped keep it popular.