Elba vs Alva

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elba

Girl #11,606 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hill, bright place"

Origin: Old English

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Girl #4,491 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elf, supernatural being of light"

Origin: Old Norse

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Elba Rank #11,606

Alva Rank #4,491

Alva is more popular, ranked #4491 vs #11606 for Elba.

Is Elba or Alva more popular?

Alva is more popular, ranked #4491 compared to Elba at #11606 in the United States.

What do Elba and Alva mean?

Elba means "white hill, bright place" (Old English origin). Alva means "elf, supernatural being of light" (Old Norse origin).

Are Elba and Alva boy or girl names?

Elba is primarily a girl name. Alva is primarily a girl name.