Elmira
Pronunciation: [ ehlm-EYER-uh ]
Elmira is a girl baby name. Ranked #8,067 in the US, popular nicknames include Elm, Ely, and Elmie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Elmira first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 809 babies have been named Elmira in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elmira is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,067 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,067
- Total SSA Count
- 14
Nicknames
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About the Name Elmira
Elmira is a girl name .
Elmira is currently ranked #8,067 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Elmira include Elm, Ely, Elmie, and Elmiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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