Girl · #9,825 in 2026

Elsia

Name: Popularity of the name Elsia in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Elsia, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,825

Peak Rank

#2,137 (1924)

Total Babies

414

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1889

First Year

1987

Last Year

1924

Peak Year

#2137

Peak Rank

414

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Elsia

Elsia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1889, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1924, when 18 Elsias were born — ranking #2,137 that year. As of 2026, Elsia ranks #9,825 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 414 Elsias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Elsia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Elsia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Elsia

What does the name Elsia mean?

Elsia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1889. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Elsia in 2026?

In 2026, Elsia ranks #9,825 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Elsia most popular?

Elsia reached its peak popularity in 1924, ranking #2,137 that year with 18 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Elsia most popular?

Elsia has historically been most popular in Tennessee. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Elsia.

Is Elsia a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Elsia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Elsia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Elsia include Meryle, Florette, Emagene. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Elsia

Elsia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1889 and has accumulated 414 births in the dataset. Elsia's peak popularity came in 1924 when it ranked #2,137. Use the chart and map above to compare Elsia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.