girl's name
Electa
ee-LEK-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,181
Electa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2016 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 1918, when 40 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Electa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 71 |
| 1890s | 132 |
| 1900s | 139 |
| 1910s | 238 |
| 1920s | 193 |
| 1930s | 80 |
| 1940s | 83 |
| 1950s | 110 |
| 1960s | 46 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 19 |
How Popular Is Electa?
In 2016, Electa 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 Electa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Electa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Electa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Electa
- English ee-LEK-tuh
Sibling Names for Electa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Electa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Electa
How popular is the name Electa?
In 2016, Electa 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 Electa a girl's or a boy's name?
Electa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Electa?
Electa has 3 syllables.
When was Electa most popular?
Electa peaked in 1918, when 40 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.