girl's name
Effa
EF-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 312
Effa is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1944 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1889, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Effa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1940s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 107 |
| 1890s | 79 |
| 1900s | 26 |
| 1910s | 42 |
| 1920s | 46 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 12 |
How Popular Is Effa?
In 1944, Effa was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Effa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Effa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Effa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Effa
- English EF-uh
Sibling Names for Effa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Effa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Effa
How popular is the name Effa?
In 1944, Effa was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Effa a girl's or a boy's name?
Effa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Effa?
Effa has 2 syllables.
When was Effa most popular?
Effa peaked in 1889, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.