Ela Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationAY-lah / ˈeɪ.ləHebrew; Turkish; Arabic
Meaning
Hebrew: 'oak tree'; Turkish: 'bringer of light'; Arabic: 'noble'
Historical & Cultural Background
Ela is a name with roots in multiple cultures. In Hebrew tradition, it symbolizes strength and stability, akin to an oak tree. In Turkish, it conveys brightness and positivity. The name is also found in Arabic-speaking cultures, where it signifies nobility.
Trend Summary
Ela has seen a steady rise in popularity in recent years in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Elah
- Eila
International Variants
- Éla (Hungarian)
- Ella (English)
- Eila (Finnish)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ela was first seen in the United States in 1887. Ela has ranked as high as #1229 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Ela has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ela (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 17 | |
| NY | 16 | |
| CA | 16 | |
| TX | 13 | |
| NJ | 11 | |
| AZ | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 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 |