Meaning & Origin
A female given name.
Ela is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, from the Hebrew ela or elah, meaning 'oak tree' or 'terebinth tree' — a strong, deep-rooted tree that symbolizes endurance in biblical landscapes. It also appears as a diminutive of Eleanor or Elena in Polish and Turkish traditions.
Ela is simple and striking — three letters that work beautifully across languages and cultures. About 2,710 U.S. births are recorded. It's the kind of name that is unfussy but quietly memorable.