The nameEla
Ela is a short girl's name, very common in Turkey. It has been rising in France since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Turkish or Polish depending on the family
Meaning
In Turkish, ela is the hazel colour of eyes. In Polish, Ela is a pet form of Elżbieta, Elizabeth.
Origin
Turkish or Polish depending on the family.
History
Ela appeared in France in the mid 1980s and kept rising into the 2020s.
Popularity of the name Ela
Ela in France
Ela was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,400 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Ela. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Ela in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 148 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ela mean?
In Turkish, ela is the hazel colour of eyes. In Polish, Ela is a pet form of Elżbieta, Elizabeth.
What is the origin of the name Ela?
Turkish or Polish depending on the family.
Is Ela a girl's or a boy's name?
Ela is a girl's name.