Effa

Girl name

Effa has been given to 312 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1889.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

312

Peak year

1889 (20 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Effa.

296 babies since 1882

291 babies since 1882

354 babies since 1882

381 babies since 1882

230 babies since 1888

197 babies since 1887

187 babies since 1880

446 babies since 1880

How popular is the name Effa?

Effa has been given to 312 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Effa peak?

Effa peaked in 1889, when 20 babies were given the name.

Is Effa a girl or boy name?

Effa is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Effa are girls).

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