Elka Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Russian and Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Elka is a feminine name of Russian and Hebrew origin, meaning 'God is my oath' or 'star'.
Meaning of the Name Elka
Elka is a feminine name of Russian and Hebrew origin. In Russian, it is a diminutive of the name Elizaveta, meaning 'God is my oath'. In Hebrew, Elka means 'star'. It can also be a short form of Elizabeth or Elke. Elka is a name with a strong and elegant sound, perfect for a baby girl.
Popularity of the Name Elka
The popularity for the name Elka peaked in popularity in the year 2015 with 21 births, which ranked number 10,569 out of 30,647 unique names for that year. Elka had the most female births in 2015 with 21, which ranked number 6,030 out of 19,116 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Elka has increased sharply over the last ten years from 9 births to 13 births, an increase of 44.44%. Among females, Elka has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 13 births, an increase of 44.44%.
Nationwide Popularity of Elka
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- 10 Year Trend of Elka: 44.44%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Elka: 44.44%
Popularity of Elka by State
Among females, Elka was most popular in Northeastern states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 7 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Elka. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1656 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Elka
- Total Births of Elka: 13 (3.75%)
- Female Births of Elka: 13 (3.75%)
Given the upward trend of Elka over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.75% increase in total births, for a total of 13 births in 2024. For Females, births for Elka have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 13 female births in 2024, an increase of 3.75%.