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Ela
OriginTurkish
Meaning"terebinth tree"
US Rank#1562
2025 SSA
About Ela
A sweet, simple mini-name that fits into many cultures. The only drawback is the potential for confusion with Ella, Ayla, and other similar names.
Pronounced EH-luh.
As of October 2026, Ela ranked #1562 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #942 in 1903.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,928 | 104 | 58.2 |
| 2015 | #2,000 | 99 | 55.5 |
| 2016 | #1,987 | 100 | 56.4 |
| 2017 | #1,804 | 115 | 66.6 |
| 2018 | #1,464 | 150 | 88.2 |
| 2019 | #1,572 | 136 | 81 |
| 2020 | #1,705 | 119 | 73.6 |
| 2021 | #1,742 | 118 | 71.9 |
| 2022 | #1,976 | 99 | 60.4 |
| 2023 | #1,826 | 110 | 68.6 |
| 2024 | #1,713 | 118 | 72.8 |
| 2025 | #1,562 | 135 | 84 |
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- Ela of Salisbury
3rd Countess of Salisbury, English noblewoman, Sheriff of Wiltshire; later an Augustinian nun
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