Ellea

♀ Girl

Pronounced EL-ee-ah /ˈɛl.i.ə/High

Meaning: A spelling of Ella — variously 'all; a fairy maiden' (Germanic) and a short form of Eleanor ('light'); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: All; a fairy maiden: Ellea spells Ella. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'EL-ee-ah').

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Origin LowGermanic

MeaningA spelling of Ella — variously 'all; a fairy maiden' (Germanic) and a short form of Eleanor ('light'); routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#10333 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 98

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ellea is a spelling of Ella — variously 'all; a fairy maiden' (Germanic) and a short form of Eleanor ('light'; routes uncertain, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'EL-ee-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of the popular Ella. Rare in this form, a-fairy-maiden at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Ella is variously 'all; a fairy maiden' and a short form of Eleanor ('light') — Ellea is a spelling, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EL-ee-ah').

Overall data confidence 26%

References — Ella — Germanic; routes layered

Variations

EllaElliaElea

Nicknames

Ellie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ellea mean?

Ellea spells Ella — variously 'all; a fairy maiden' and a short form of Eleanor ('light'). The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ellea?

It's said EL-ee-ah /ˈɛl.i.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ellea a boy or girl name?

Ellea is a girl's name.

How popular is Ellea?

Ellea is a very rare spelling in the U.S.