Elba: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
EL-bah

Elba is a girl's name. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Elba

A common claim: Possibly Greek "Aithale" Actually: While ancient Greeks called the island Aithaleia due to metal fumes, Elba itself comes from Latin Ilva, whose root is unknown.

How to Pronounce Elba

EL-bahIPA /ˈɛlbə/

Popularity of Elba

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