Elzina
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 183 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Elzina hit its peak of 13 births in 1917, American naming still drew heavily from family heritage, religious tradition, and the cultural norms of the time.
Today, Elzina reads as a vintage revival candidate — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Elzina is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Elzina is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a creative variant of Elsina or Elzina — possibly a form of Elise or Elza, from the Hebrew Elisheba meaning 'my God is an oath' — combined with the Slavic or Latin -ina suffix that adds a flowing, feminine quality.
Elzina has an old-world Eastern European charm — the kind of name found in 19th century Bohemian or Polish records, carrying the Hebrew Elizabeth heritage in a form that feels quietly romantic and unusual.
EtymologyShow more
Elzina is built from 6 letters and three syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Hebrew naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Elzina creates its characteristic open, warm quality. Multi-syllable names often carry remnants of compound constructions — two or more meaningful elements fused together — even when the original components are no longer transparent to modern speakers.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Elzina has 30+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1889.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 11 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 18 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 38 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 30 | ▼ |
| 1910s | 52 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 13 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 11 | ▲ |
| 1880s | 5 | — |
The Story of Elzina
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1917, Elzina is a name steeped in history. Girls named Elzina are most likely born between 1907 and 1927.
How rare is Elzina?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Elzina is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1889, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1910s with 52 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Elzina by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(30 years, 1889–1963)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 5 | #6892 |
| 1959 | 6 | #5757 |
| 1956 | 5 | #6230 |
| 1949 | 5 | #5474 |
| 1945 | 8 | #3468 |
| 1943 | 5 | #4878 |
| 1939 | 5 | #4438 |
| 1938 | 5 | #4524 |
| 1935 | 6 | #3896 |
| 1934 | 5 | #4468 |
| 1933 | 6 | #3881 |
| 1932 | 5 | #4608 |
| 1930 | 6 | #4198 |
| 1928 | 6 | #4342 |
| 1926 | 6 | #4463 |
| 1925 | 5 | #5209 |
| 1924 | 5 | #5315 |
| 1923 | 8 | #3740 |
| 1919 | 10 | #3068 |
| 1918 | 7 | #3999 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elzina a boy's or girl's name?
When was Elzina most popular?
How popular is the name Elzina?
Explore More
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1889–1963