Elbira
A girl's name of German origin with 18 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Elbira is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 18 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Elbira is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Elbira is a feminine name, a variant of Elvira — from the Visigothic name Galovira or Alaveira, possibly meaning "true to all" or "foreign" or "white." Elvira has been used in Spain and Latin America since the medieval period, carried by queens and literary characters.
Elbira's b for v reflects a common feature of Spanish phonetics, where the letters are often pronounced identically. It's a natural variant in Spanish-speaking communities — the same elegant name in a slightly different orthographic dress.
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Elbira is cataloged under the German naming tradition. Germanic names have ancient roots in compound constructions — typically pairing elements meaning things like 'strength,' 'counsel,' 'fame,' or 'protection.'
In the U.S., Elbira has been recorded as a girl's name since 1921, with 18 total births. Browse the German names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Elbira has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1921.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 7 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 11 | — |
The Story of Elbira
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1930, Elbira is an elegant vintage name. Girls named Elbira are most likely born between 1921 and 1930.
How rare is Elbira?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Elbira is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1921, peaked in the 1920s with 11 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 1921–1930)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 7 | #3764 |
| 1923 | 6 | #4532 |
| 1921 | 5 | #5327 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1921–1930