Elga
Pronunciation: [ ihlg-AH ]
Elga is a girl baby name. Ranked #69,701 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Elga first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 40 babies have been named Elga in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elga is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #69,701 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,701
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Elga is also used as a boy name, ranked #33307.
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About the Name Elga
Elga is a girl name .
Is Elga a boy or girl name? Elga is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #69,701 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #33,307. Elga is more commonly used as a boy name.
Elga is currently ranked #69,701 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis