Elba

Q: Is Elba a boy or girl name?

Elba is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #19880, and as a girl name it ranks #11606.

Q: How popular is the name Elba?

Elba is ranked #19880 in popularity for boy names.

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

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Quick Facts

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

Middle Name Ideas

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Elba Charles

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Elba Elliot

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Elba Damian

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Elba Jayden

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Elba Nathan

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Elba Nolan

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Elba Diego

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Elba Brooks

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Also a Girl Name

Elba is also used as a girl name, ranked #11606.

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Similar Names

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Doris Boy Greek Cletus Boy Greek Cline Boy German Cloral Boy Latin/Greek Flake Boy Old Norse Ellen Boy Greek Elo Boy Finnish

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Elba vs Doris Elba vs Cletus Elba vs Cline Elba vs Cloral

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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.