Elmira

Elmira 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 14 girls in the United States.

Elmira at a glance

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

About the name Elmira

Elmira 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, Elmira first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #392 in 1887, and in 2024 14 babies received the name — 4,349 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elmira in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#392 in 1887
Peak year
1921
Babies named Elmira in 2024
14
Total since 1880
4,349

Elmira in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2015
Best rank
#3214 in 2016
Babies named Elmira in 2025
5
Total since 1996
36

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elmira mean?

The meaning of Elmira 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 Elmira a boy or girl name?

Elmira is a girl name. In 2024, 14 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elmira?

Elmira comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Elmira?

Elmira first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #392 in 1887, and 14 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].