girl's name
Elmeda
el-MEE-duh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 59
Elmeda is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1927 it was given to 8 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 1924, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Elmeda Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1920s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 25 |
| 1920s | 34 |
How Popular Is Elmeda?
In 1927, Elmeda was given to 8 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 Elmeda
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Elmeda Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Elmeda over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Elmeda
- English el-MEE-duh
Sibling Names for Elmeda
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Elmeda — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Elmeda
How popular is the name Elmeda?
In 1927, Elmeda was given to 8 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 Elmeda a girl's or a boy's name?
Elmeda is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Elmeda?
Elmeda has 3 syllables.
When was Elmeda most popular?
Elmeda peaked in 1924, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.