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Ebba

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Pronounced EB-ah /ˈɛb.ə/High

Meaning: A Germanic/Scandinavian name, a feminine of Ebbe/Eberhard — variously 'strong; brave' and linked to eber, 'a wild boar' (a symbol of strength)Low

In 30 seconds: Strong; brave: Ebba is a feminine of Eberhard. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA Germanic/Scandinavian name, a feminine of Ebbe/Eberhard — variously 'strong; brave' and linked to eber, 'a wild boar' (a symbol of strength)
U.S. rank (2025)#5010 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1898
Total births (all-time)≈ 925

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202518882025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ebba is a Germanic/Scandinavian name, a feminine of Ebbe/Eberhard — variously 'strong; brave' and linked to eber, 'a wild boar' (a symbol of strength). Borne by an early Anglo-Saxon saint. A crisp, classic name (said 'EB-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Scandinavian families. Rare, strong-and-brave at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Ebba is a Germanic/Scandinavian name, a feminine of Ebbe/Eberhard — variously 'strong; brave' and linked to eber, 'a wild boar' (a symbol of strength) — crisp and classic (said 'EB-ah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Ebba — Germanic etymology

Variations

EbaEbbe

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ebba mean?

Ebba is a feminine of Eberhard — Germanic 'strong; brave' (linked to 'a wild boar', a symbol of strength).

How do you pronounce Ebba?

It's said EB-ah /ˈɛb.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ebba a boy or girl name?

Ebba is a girl's name.

How popular is Ebba?

Ebba is a rare name in the U.S.

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