Elmer vs Litha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Litha

Girl #71,369 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to soothe, to comfort"

Origin: Xhosa

Cultural Roots

Xhosa South African Pagan/Wiccan English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71,369
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Li

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Elmer Rank #1,169
Litha Rank #71,369

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #71369 for Litha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elmer ___

  • Elmer Lee
  • Elmer Wayne
  • Elmer Ray
  • Elmer Dale
  • Elmer Gene
  • Elmer Dean

Litha ___

  • Litha Grace
  • Litha Mae
  • Litha Soleil
  • Litha Dawn
  • Litha Nadia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elmer

Harold Walter Dorothy Mildred Clifford

If you choose Litha

Thando Mira Seren Alina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elmer or Litha more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Litha at #71369 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Litha mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Litha means "to soothe, to comfort" (Xhosa origin).

Are Elmer and Litha boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Litha is primarily a girl name.

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