Girl nameCurrently #11,351 in the USSteady
Elmina
3 syllablesPeak year: 19166 lettersStarts with E
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Elmina'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.
Elmina's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Elmina |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 8 |
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1884 | 10 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1890 | 12 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1892 | 11 |
| 1894 | 8 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1897 | 9 |
| 1898 | 10 |
| 1900 | 6 |
| 1902 | 7 |
| 1903 | 9 |
| 1905 | 10 |
| 1906 | 8 |
| 1908 | 8 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1911 | 11 |
| 1912 | 17 |
| 1913 | 17 |
| 1914 | 14 |
| 1915 | 18 |
| 1916 | 26 |
| 1917 | 17 |
| 1918 | 19 |
| 1919 | 20 |
| 1920 | 15 |
| 1921 | 21 |
| 1922 | 15 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1924 | 17 |
| 1925 | 19 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1927 | 16 |
| 1928 | 10 |
| 1929 | 14 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 15 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1934 | 10 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 8 |
Elmina through the decades
- Elmina peaked in 1916, when 26 babies were named Elmina in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Elmina has risen 11% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Elmina currently ranks #11,351 in the US and is holding steady.