girl's name
Elpha
EL-fuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 39
Elpha is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1927 it was given to 6 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 1895, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1895.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Elpha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1920s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 7 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 12 |
How Popular Is Elpha?
In 1927, Elpha was given to 6 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 Elpha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Elpha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Elpha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Elpha
- English EL-fuh
Sibling Names for Elpha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Elpha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Elpha
How popular is the name Elpha?
In 1927, Elpha was given to 6 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 Elpha a girl's or a boy's name?
Elpha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Elpha?
Elpha has 2 syllables.
When was Elpha most popular?
Elpha peaked in 1895, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.