Ela

Girl name

Ela has been given to 2,846 babies in the U.S. since 1887. It peaked in 2018.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,846

Peak year

2018 (150 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1887

10-year trend

▲ +36%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Ela — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Ellagirl

352,214 babies since 1880

Evagirl

285,768 babies since 1880

Eliboy

154,512 babies since 1880

Eulagirl

47,491 babies since 1880

Lelagirl

43,073 babies since 1880

Elvagirl

32,514 babies since 1880

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FAQ

How popular is the name Ela?

Ela has been given to 2,846 babies in the U.S. since 1887. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Ela peak?

Ela peaked in 2018, when 150 babies were given the name.

Is Ela a girl or boy name?

Ela is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Ela are girls).

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