Girl nameCurrently #1,713 in the USSteady
Ela
//ˈɛlə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20183 lettersStarts with E
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Ela's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Ela's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ela |
|---|---|
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1888 | 7 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1897 | 9 |
| 1898 | 13 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1902 | 9 |
| 1903 | 14 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1914 | 12 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1916 | 13 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1919 | 12 |
| 1920 | 13 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1928 | 11 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 11 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 44 |
| 2004 | 44 |
| 2005 | 78 |
| 2006 | 68 |
| 2007 | 73 |
| 2008 | 69 |
| 2009 | 100 |
| 2010 | 117 |
| 2011 | 116 |
| 2012 | 117 |
| 2013 | 98 |
| 2014 | 104 |
| 2015 | 99 |
| 2016 | 100 |
| 2017 | 115 |
| 2018 | 150 |
| 2019 | 136 |
| 2020 | 119 |
| 2021 | 118 |
| 2022 | 99 |
| 2023 | 110 |
| 2024 | 118 |
Ela through the decades
- Ela peaked in 2018, when 150 babies were named Ela in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Ela has risen 24% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ela currently ranks #1,713 in the US and is holding steady.