Ebba

Ebba is a girl's name of English origin meaning “strong.” In 2024 it was given to 15 girls in the United States.

Ebba at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“strong”
Also spelled
Eberhard

About the name Ebba

Ebba belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “strong” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Eberhard.

In the United States, Ebba first appears in Social Security records in 1888. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #595 in 1888, and in 2024 15 babies received the name — 899 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ebba in US records

First recorded (US)
1888
Best US rank
#595 in 1888
Peak year
1898
Babies named Ebba in 2024
15
Total since 1880
899

Ebba in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1892 in 2025
Babies named Ebba in 2025
15
Total since 1996
184

Spellings & short forms

Eberhard

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ebba mean?

Ebba means “strong” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ebba a boy or girl name?

Ebba is a girl name. In 2024, 15 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ebba?

Ebba comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Eberhard.

How popular is the name Ebba?

Ebba first appears in US records in 1888. Its best-ever ranking was #595 in 1888, and 15 babies were given the name in 2024.

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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.