Elmina
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Elmina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 226 babies have been named Elmina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elmina is past its peak , currently ranked #17,317 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,317
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Elmina
Elmina is a girl name .
Elmina is currently ranked #17,317 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Elmina include Elm, Elmi, Elmiy, Elmiie, Ely, Elie, and Elmkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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