girl's name
Eltha
EL-thuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 136
Eltha is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1931 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 1922, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1885.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Eltha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 12 |
| 1910s | 62 |
| 1920s | 39 |
| 1930s | 18 |
How Popular Is Eltha?
In 1931, Eltha 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 Eltha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Eltha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Eltha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Eltha
- English EL-thuh
Sibling Names for Eltha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Eltha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Eltha
How popular is the name Eltha?
In 1931, Eltha 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 Eltha a girl's or a boy's name?
Eltha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Eltha?
Eltha has 2 syllables.
When was Eltha most popular?
Eltha peaked in 1922, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.