Why Ella Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Ella” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Ella” is of German origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Alle.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Alel.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Ella

The true meaning of ‘Ella’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Ella is a name that indicates a gift of gab - the ability to persuade others effortlessly. You are expressive, optimistic, outgoing, and inspiring. Charming and cheerful, you are the life of the party for any social event. You fascinate others with your creativity, especially in writing. You have the innate ability to explain complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand.

Your heart’s desire is to help and care for those you love. You treasure family values and traditions. You are willing to sacrifice yourself for the sake of others. Giving advice is a natural ability for you. You are somewhat hesitant to show your artistic talents. People appreciate the love you give to them.

When people hear the name Ella, they perceive you as someone who is sympathetic, compassionate, and generous. People feel comfortable with and count on you for support. You don’t care about fashion and are often shabbily dressed. Others see you as a maternal or paternal figure.

You are a freedom-loving party person – active and restless. Your keen mind makes it difficult for others to fool you. You cleverly view a situation at different angles.

Your most likely vocation: musician, artist, writer, designer, teacher, commentator, salesman, occultist.

Lucky colors: All shades of purple, violet, mauve, and lilac

Lucky gem(s): Garnet, amethyst

Lucky day(s): Wednesday

Lucky botanicals: Apple, barberry, bilberry, cherry, dandelion, lungwort, mint, strawberry, pomegranate

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Is The Name Ella Popular?

“Ella” is not a popular baby girl’s name in Pennsylvania as reported in the 1942 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 62 babies in Pennsylvania have the same name as you in 1942. A total of 1,680 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 2010 with a total of 9,880 babies. That’s a lot of baby Ellas.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Ella” was recorded 340,535 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Ellas to occupy the country of Mayotte with an estimated population of 335,995.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 1,156 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1880 with a rank of #13 nationwide and was registered 1,156 times as a baby girl’s name. Ella became a popular girl’s name in the state of Minnesota in the year 2005. It ranked #4 with 394 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 2011 in the state of California with 919 baby girls.

This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of Mississippi for 71 years from 1910 to 2023 (may not be consecutive).

For the past three decades (1994 to 2023), the name “Ella” was recorded 182,843 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Ella, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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