Elba

Girl name

Elba has been given to 3,706 babies in the U.S. since 1888. It peaked in 1956.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,706

Peak year

1956 (82 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1888

10-year trend

▼ -11%

Gender split

92% girls / 8% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Elba — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Ellagirl

352,214 babies since 1880

Melbagirl

34,925 babies since 1893

Elvagirl

32,514 babies since 1880

Elsagirl

30,731 babies since 1880

Elmagirl

22,186 babies since 1880

Eliagirl

10,159 babies since 1884

Names with a similar vibe

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

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Debbragirl

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Debigirl

3,823 babies since 1946

Jayeunisex

3,586 babies since 1920

Cyndigirl

3,568 babies since 1946

Barbgirl

3,853 babies since 1938

Joettagirl

3,558 babies since 1913

Lianegirl

3,879 babies since 1907

FAQ

How popular is the name Elba?

Elba has been given to 3,706 babies in the U.S. since 1888. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Elba peak?

Elba peaked in 1956, when 82 babies were given the name.

Is Elba a girl or boy name?

Elba is primarily a girl name (92% of babies named Elba are girls).

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