Elba

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Pronounced EL-bah /ˈɛl.bɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously the Mediterranean island of Elba (a place-name) and a Spanish form of Alba, 'dawn; white'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The island of Elba; dawn: Elba is a place-name/form of Alba. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'EL-bah').

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Origin LowLatin, Spanish

MeaningVariously the Mediterranean island of Elba (a place-name) and a Spanish form of Alba, 'dawn; white'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#9712 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1956

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,384

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Elba comes variously from the Mediterranean island of Elba (a place-name) and a Spanish form of Alba, 'dawn; white' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'EL-bah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and Italian families. Rare, the-island-of-Elba-and-dawn at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Elba is variously the Mediterranean island (a place-name) and a Spanish form of Alba ('dawn; white') — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EL-bah').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Elba — place-name/Alba; routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elba mean?

Elba is variously the Mediterranean island (a place-name) and a Spanish form of Alba ('dawn; white'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Elba?

It's said EL-bah /ˈɛl.bɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Elba a boy or girl name?

Elba is a girl's name.

How popular is Elba?

Elba is a very rare name in the U.S.