Elka
Meaning
"noble kind"
Origin: German
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #6,958
- Total SSA Count
- 17
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- El, Elkie
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"noble kind"
Origin: German
"grey lake, misty pool"
Origin: Old English gray + Welsh llyn
Elka is more popular, ranked #6958 vs #7029 for Graylynn.
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Elka is more popular, ranked #6958 compared to Graylynn at #7029 in the United States.
Elka means "noble kind" (German origin). Graylynn means "grey lake, misty pool" (Old English gray + Welsh llyn origin).
Elka is primarily a girl name. Graylynn is primarily a girl name.