NAME PROFILE
Elta
Historically derived from terms for 'buoyant' or 'light,' this name describes a person who radiates a cheerful, airy spirit and possesses a natural ability to lift the moods of those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,415 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1924 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 1937 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, Indian, Greek |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
LA — 69%KY — 12%AR — 6%OH — 6%TX — 6%
Notable People
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Nicknames & Diminutives
LanaMalLani
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