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Elba

Boy Name #19,880 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Elba is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Elba often also consider Cloral, Flake, Cletus .

Popularity Over Time

#19,880
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#19,880
Total SSA Count
6

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elba

Is Elba a boy or girl name?
Elba is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19880. As a girl name, it is ranked #11606. Elba is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Elba?
Elba is currently ranked #19880 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Elba a common or rare name?
Elba is an uncommon name, ranked #19880 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Elba

Elba is a boy name .

Is Elba a boy or girl name? Elba is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,880 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #11,606. Elba is more commonly used as a girl name.

Elba is currently ranked #19,880 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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