Elvia
Girl name · Anglo Saxon · Old English
- US rank
- #4,661
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #845 in 1948
29 babies were named Elvia in the US in 2025. It has dropped 492 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1888–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Elvia you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 55,556 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Elvia, 29 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Elvia would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryElvia first shows up in US birth records in 1888, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 137 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1948, when it ranked #845. Today it's #4,661, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowElvia was 2.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 26,316 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 55,556.
- TrendElvia has slipped 492 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,661. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Elvia
Elvia is a girl name of Anglo Saxon and Old English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-via”. US birth records list Elvia for girls from 1888 to 2025, in 135 of those 138 years. Its best year was 1948, when it ranked #845 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,661, with 29 babies.
Origin:Anglo Saxon namesOld English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 17 | 59,524 girls |
| 1890s | 26 | 38,536 girls |
| 1900s | 37 | 27,226 girls |
| 1910s | 32 | 30,893 girls |
| 1920s | 27 | 37,272 girls |
| 1930s | 29 | 34,176 girls |
| 1940s | 39 | 25,536 girls |
| 1950s | 45 | 22,267 girls |
| 1960s | 52 | 19,395 girls |
| 1970s | 64 | 15,526 girls |
| 1980s | 61 | 16,329 girls |
| 1990s | 59 | 16,818 girls |
| 2000s | 31 | 31,878 girls |
| 2010s | 19 | 52,882 girls |
| 2020s | 22 | 45,079 girls |
More Anglo Saxon girl names
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Audrey · noble strength
- Girl name: Gemma · gem
- Girl name: Esme · esteemed
- Girl name: Gwendolyn · white ring
- Girl name: Florence · flourishing
- Girl name: Bonnie · pretty
- Girl name: Edith · prosperous in war
Questions about the name Elvia
What is the origin of the name Elvia?
Elvia has Anglo Saxon, Old English roots in our records. Other Anglo Saxon names include Daisy, Audrey, Gemma.
Is Elvia a boy or girl name?
Elvia is a girl name.
How popular is the name Elvia?
Elvia ranked #4,661 for US girls in 2025, given to 29 babies. Its best year was 1948 (#845).