Elza

Elza - A very unique male name



  Nov 05,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Elza at a glance

Elza is ranked #1635 among boy baby names in 1947, with 5 births in 1947. It peaked in 1922 at #705 and first appeared on the charts in 1911.

Rank in 1947
#1635
Births in 1947
5
Peak year
1922 (#705)
First appeared
1911
Trend
#1118 in 1937 → #1635 in 1947 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 351,687 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (5 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Elza appeared on the charts for the first time in 1911 on position #752. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Elza and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Elza? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Elza. The baby boy name Elza was given to 5 baby boys in 1947, ranking #1635 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 351,687 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Elza peaked in popularity 104 years ago in 1922 on position 705.



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How would you rate Elza, 1-5?

Rating: 5.0/5 (5 recent votes)


Elza is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Elza is currently topping the baby name charts in Ohio at position #583 - and is the least popular in Ohio at position #583.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Elza is where you live.


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Elza origin and meaning

Elza is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Elza, pop culture references for the name Elza and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Elza

We've found the following names that sound similar to Elza, sorted by popularity.

Elijah / Elias / Ellis / Elisha / Eliseo / Elzie / Elyas / Elyjah / Eligio / Eligah /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
19471635
19431558
19411496
19401380
1939993
19381349
19371118
19351037
19341355
19321136
19311298
19301196
19291688
19281494
1927850
1926915
19251077
1924787
1923991
1922705
1921786
1920822
1919739
1918794
19171383
1916833
1915945
1914947
1912859
1911752

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Ohio583

Even more about Elza


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Elza a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Elza?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1922
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Elza
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 351,687
Letter count 4
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1911
1947 births +5

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