Girls name · Iowa
Ella in Iowa
Ella was the 29th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 61 babies named Ella that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 3,644 babies Ella.
Popularity over time
Ella in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 26 | 65th |
| 1921 | 29 | 145th |
| 1931 | 24 | 137th |
| 1942 | 8 | 277th |
| 1957 | 5 | 456th |
| 2004 | 143 | 11th |
| 2014 | 110 | 11th |
| 2025 | 61 | 29th |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa climbed from 65th in 1910 to 29th in 2025.
The most babies named Ella in Iowa in a single year was 170, in 2005. Its best showing was 6th among girls names in 2007.
Across the country, Ella reached its best rank of 4th in Minnesota (2005). See Ella in every state →
How popular is Ella in Iowa?
Ella was the 29th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 61 babies named Ella that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 3,644 babies Ella.
How many babies are named Ella in Iowa?
In 2025, 61 babies were named Ella in Iowa. The most babies named Ella in Iowa in a single year was 170, in 2005.
What is the rank of Ella in Iowa?
Ella ranked 29th among girls names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 6th among girls names in 2007.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.