Elda

Elda is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 18 girls in the United States.

Elda at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Elda

Elda belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Elda first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #381 in 1895, and in 2024 18 babies received the name — 8,950 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elda in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#381 in 1895
Peak year
1916
Babies named Elda in 2024
18
Total since 1880
8,950

Elda in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#2615 in 2020
Babies named Elda in 2025
4
Total since 1996
59

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elda mean?

The meaning of Elda is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Elda a boy or girl name?

Elda is a girl name. In 2024, 18 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elda?

Elda comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Elda?

Elda first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #381 in 1895, and 18 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].