Girl nameCurrently #6,690 in the USFalling
Elka
2 syllablesPeak year: 20164 lettersStarts with E
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Elka's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Elka's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Elka |
|---|---|
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1967 | 14 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 17 |
Elka through the decades
- Elka peaked in 2016, when 21 babies were named Elka in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Elka has risen 26% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Elka currently ranks #6,690 in the US and is cooling off.