Name comparison · girl names
Ella vs. Ellie
In 2025, Ellie leads at #24 among U.S. girls' names, with Ella at #29. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Ella | Ellie |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Rising |
| 2025 rank | #29 | #24 |
| Babies in 2025 | 5,831 | 6,176 |
| All-time peak | #12 in 2011 | #21 in 2024 |
| Uniqueness score | 12 / 100 | 12 / 100 |
| Strongest state | North Dakota (#7) | North Dakota (#4) |