Ela
Ela is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Terebinth tree, oak tree, or hazel-colored.
Origin and history
Ela is a short, cross-cultural name found in several traditions including Hebrew, Turkish, and Slavic languages. In Hebrew, it refers to the terebinth tree or an oak, while in Turkish it means hazel-colored. It has risen in popularity in the United States in recent years as a sleek alternative to Ella.
Popularity in the United States
2,846 babies in the United States have been named Ela since 1880. It ranks #3324 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1416.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.5 %)
- NY (20 %)
- FL (14.4 %)
- TX (13.9 %)
- NJ (9.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 19 |
| 1890-1900 | 50 |
| 1900-1910 | 62 |
| 1910-1920 | 76 |
| 1920-1930 | 88 |
| 1930-1940 | 39 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 18 |
| 1970-1980 | 16 |
| 1980-1990 | 24 |
| 1990-2000 | 76 |
| 2000-2010 | 521 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,152 |
| 2020-2029 | 699 |
Famous people named Ela
- Ela Gandhi: Peace Activist, Politician
Fun facts
- Ela functions independently in Hebrew, Turkish, and various Slavic languages with distinct meanings in each.
- Nearly a quarter of all published U.S. birth records for Ela have occurred since 2020.