#9382024 rank
2014peak year
30,013babies named Elsa since 1880
▼ 20%5-year trend
Elsa popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Elsa mean?
A German and Scandinavian short form of Elisabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath'. Long established in northern Europe and popularized worldwide by Disney's Frozen.
OriginGerman
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, modern
Names like Elsa
Same era, same vibe — if you like Elsa, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Elsas
- Elsa Schiaparelli, fashion designer
Spellings & variants
ElseElsieElsbeth
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