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Elitza

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Pronounced eh-LEET-sah /ɛˈliːt.sə/Medium

Meaning: A Bulgarian girls' name from elitsa, a diminutive of ela, 'fir tree.' Fir and spruce names are a well-established strand in Bulgarian naming, and Elitsa is among the most familiar of them.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Bulgarian nature name: Elitza means 'fir tree' (said 'eh-LEET-sah').
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Origin MediumBulgarian
MeaningA Bulgarian girls' name from elitsa, a diminutive of ela, 'fir tree.' Fir and spruce names are a well-established strand in Bulgarian naming, and Elitsa is among the most familiar of them.
U.S. rank (2023)#15847 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 22

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020182023

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

Elitza is the Latin-script spelling of the Bulgarian name Elitsa, formed as a diminutive of ela, 'fir tree.' Tree and plant names are a strong and old current in Bulgarian naming, and Elitsa is among the most familiar girls' names of that kind in Bulgaria today. It is rare in English-speaking countries, where the -tza spelling helps keep the crisp Bulgarian pronunciation (said 'eh-LEET-sah').

In the U.S. it appears only in very small numbers. Rare here, well loved in Bulgaria.

Did you know? Bulgarian has a whole family of tree names for girls, and Elitza is one of the best loved - a diminutive of ela, the fir.
Overall data confidence 60%
References - Elitza — Bulgarian elitsa, diminutive of ela 'fir tree'

Variations

ElitsaElicaElitsah

Nicknames

EliLitaEllie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elitza mean?

Elitza is a Bulgarian girls' name meaning 'fir tree,' a diminutive of ela - one of Bulgaria's best-loved tree names.

How do you pronounce Elitza?

It's said eh-LEET-sah /ɛˈliːt.sə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elitza a boy or girl name?

Elitza is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Elitza?

Elitza is extremely rare in the U.S.

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