Ella: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֵלָה
Pronounced eh-LAH
- Girl
- Hebrew
- #11 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Ella
Ella is the terebinth, a sturdy, wide-crowned tree native to the Land of Israel and one of its oldest wild trees. The name expresses deep roots, resilience and natural grace.
Ella in Hebrew
Ella is written אלה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֵלָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- לLamed
- הHe
Gematria value: 36 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningterebinth tree
- Pronunciationeh-LAH
- Hebrewאלה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Ella ranked #11 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (769 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | 769 |
| 2023 | 14 | 762 |
| 2022 | 18 | 662 |
| 2021 | 13 | 804 |
| 2020 | 14 | 779 |
| 2019 | 16 | 693 |
| 2018 | 19 | 718 |
| 2017 | 20 | 713 |
| 2016 | 18 | 729 |
| 2015 | 21 | 681 |
| 2014 | 17 | 726 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Ella
What does the name Ella mean?
Ella is the terebinth, a sturdy, wide-crowned tree native to the Land of Israel and one of its oldest wild trees. The name expresses deep roots, resilience and natural grace.
How do you pronounce Ella?
Ella is pronounced eh-LAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Ella in Hebrew?
Ella is written אלה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֵלָה).
How popular is the name Ella in Israel?
In 2024, Ella ranked #11 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (769 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Ella?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אלה adds up to 36 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + He 5).
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