Aella
2025 SSA
About Aella
A name with a weather-related meaning, a tie to mythology, and an airy, bright sound, Aella is a quietly rising choice, with 51 American babies receiving the name in a recent year.
In Greek mythology, Aella was one of the Amazons, killed by Heracles in his quest for Hyppolita's magic girdle; her name comes a Greek word meaning "storm-swift", sometimes interpretated as "whirlwind".
The name may also be considered an Anglo-Saxon name, appearing as Aella or Aelle (or Ælla or Ælle). It was borne by several kings of various regions that now make up present-day England. Pronounced AL-uh, it means "all, complete".
Associated with the writer Aella (also known as Aella_girl), there is also the possibility that Aella is being used as an alternative spelling to Ayla, a short form of Raffaella, or modern creation, inspired by Ariella and similar.
Pronounced AY-luh.
As of October 2026, Aella ranked #4068 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1905 for girls in 2023.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | #3,304 | 48 | 27.8 |
| 2018 | #2,962 | 55 | 32.3 |
| 2019 | #3,040 | 53 | 31.6 |
| 2020 | #2,342 | 75 | 46.4 |
| 2021 | #2,715 | 63 | 38.4 |
| 2022 | #3,172 | 51 | 31.1 |
| 2023 | #1,905 | 104 | 64.8 |
| 2024 | #3,111 | 51 | 31.5 |
| 2025 | #4,068 | 35 | 21.8 |
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