Elka
2 countries#9457 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Elka was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
725 births recorded 1943–2025 · currently #9457 · peaked in 2015 with 21 births
Most common in: New York, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
43 births recorded 2000–2020 · peaked in 2020 with 6 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
43 births recorded 2000–2020 · peaked in 2020 with 6 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Elka’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #6840 | — |
| 2007 | #8520 | ↓1680 |
| 2008 | #8529 | ↓9 |
| 2009 | #8888 | ↓359 |
| 2010 | #6904 | ↑1984 |
| 2011 | #9723 | ↓2819 |
| 2012 | #11257 | ↓1534 |
| 2013 | #9612 | ↑1645 |
| 2014 | #6451 | ↑3161 |
| 2015 | #6036 | ↑415 |
| 2016 | #5985 | ↑51 |
| 2017 | #6044 | ↓59 |
| 2018 | #6521 | ↓477 |
| 2019 | #8138 | ↓1617 |
| 2020 | #7212 | ↑926 |
| 2021 | #6174 | ↑1038 |
| 2022 | #8032 | ↓1858 |
| 2023 | #7247 | ↑785 |
| 2024 | #6642 | ↑605 |
| 2025 | #9457 | ↓2815 |
Frequently asked questions about Elka
Is Elka a popular name?
Yes — Elka currently ranks #9457 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Elka more common for boys or girls?
Elka is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Elka most popular?
Elka peaked in 2015 in United States, with 21 recorded births that year.
Is Elka rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Elka’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4691 in 1943 to #9457 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Elka?
At least 768 babies have been recorded with the name Elka across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Elka popular in more than one country?
Yes — Elka appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Elka?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Elka include Elie, Ellaina, Ellise.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Elka in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.