Elba vs Gilda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elba

Girl #11,606 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white hill, bright place"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#11,606
Total SSA Count
10
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Elba Rank #11,606
Gilda Rank #11,618

Elba is more popular, ranked #11606 vs #11618 for Gilda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elba ___

  • Elba Rose
  • Elba Marie
  • Elba Grace
  • Elba Jane
  • Elba Louise
  • Elba Ann

Gilda ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elba

Alba Elva Elna Alma Alva

If you choose Gilda

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elba or Gilda more popular?

Elba is more popular, ranked #11606 compared to Gilda at #11618 in the United States.

What do Elba and Gilda mean?

Elba means "white hill, bright place" (Old English origin).

Are Elba and Gilda boy or girl names?

Elba is primarily a girl name. Gilda is primarily a girl name.

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