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Erna

Pronunciation: [ ERN-uh ]

Boy Name #20,017 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Erna is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ERN-uh.

Parents who love the name Erna often also consider Erma, Ernestine, Era .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#20,017
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Also a Girl Name

Erna is also used as a girl name, ranked #39073.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Erna

Is Erna a boy or girl name?
Erna is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #20017. As a girl name, it is ranked #39073. Erna is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Erna?
Erna is pronounced ERN-uh.
How popular is the name Erna?
Erna is currently ranked #20017 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Erna a common or rare name?
Erna is an uncommon name, ranked #20017 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Erna

Erna is a boy name .

Is Erna a boy or girl name? Erna is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,017 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #39,073. Erna is more commonly used as a boy name.

Erna is currently ranked #20,017 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Erna include Ernesto, Ernest . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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