Declining since 2022, #4,067 for girls today.
Popularity of Aella since 2008
Babies named Aella per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 240 |
| 2020s | 381 |
Meaning & origin
Aella is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2008. Its meaning and origin are uncertain, though some connect it to a Greek word for 'whirlwind'. The name saw its peak popularity in 2023, and since 2022 its usage has been gradually falling. In 2025, it ranked 4,067th with an incidence of roughly 1 in 45,922 births. The name has not ranked among top states. Aella's rise likely reflects modern taste for ethereal, vowel-heavy names.
Aella first appeared in U.S. records in 2008, likely a modern coinage or a revival of a rare ancient Greek name. The name may derive from the Greek 'Aella' meaning 'whirlwind' or 'storm wind', but this connection is uncertain. It has seen modest use in the 21st century, with a peak in 2023.
“Aella” around the world
Where Aella lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ellie, Ella
Sibling names for Aella
Names that share Aella's style, for a brother or sister.
