Girl · #3,226 in 2026

Eltha

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

Current Rank

#3,226

Peak Rank

#3,152 (1922)

Total Babies

136

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1885

First Year

1931

Last Year

1922

Peak Year

#3152

Peak Rank

136

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Eltha

Eltha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1885, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1922, when 10 Elthas were born — ranking #3,152 that year. As of 2026, Eltha ranks #3,226 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 136 Elthas 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 Eltha

Phonetically similar names — useful when Eltha 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 Eltha

What does the name Eltha mean?

Eltha is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1885. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Eltha in 2026?

In 2026, Eltha ranks #3,226 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Eltha most popular?

Eltha reached its peak popularity in 1922, ranking #3,152 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Eltha a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Eltha?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eltha include Eufelia, Bronnie, Masaye. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Eltha

Eltha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1885 and has accumulated 136 births in the dataset. Eltha's peak popularity came in 1922 when it ranked #3,152. Use the chart and map above to compare Eltha'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.