US Popularity:10614
Origin:Slavic
Other Origin(s):German, Norse, Scandinavian
Meaning:Holy; Sacred; Elf's spear
Elga is a feminine name with Scandinavian, German, and Slavic roots, meaning “holy” or “sacred,” making for a wonderful name to show your baby how special they are. It stems from the Old Norse name Helga which has the same meaning and was most popular in Scandinavia before making its way across Europe in the 20th century. Elga is also thought to mean “elf’s spear,” giving it an almost mythical aura.

Elga Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1982
#17526
in 1982
- 6582
from 1964
In comparison to the previous year's data
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