Ella is a highly popular girls' name in United States, ranking #12 in 2011 with 9,597 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2010 with 9,883 births ranking #13. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,405.7%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 183 girls born was named Ella. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.