Elsa

Pledged to God; Hebrew name meaning "God is my oath"

girlGermanic

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Elsa meaning & origin

Elsa is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Pledged to God; Hebrew name meaning "God is my oath"". Listed origin: Germanic.

Pronunciation

EL-sah

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

In 2024, Elsa ranked #938 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.

Elsa popularity by year

US Social Security birth-name ranks. A smaller rank means more recorded births in the reported sex category.
Birth yearRank
2020#917
2021#952
2022#994
2024#938

Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Elsa Rose
  • Elsa Grace
  • Elsa Marie
  • Elsa Jane

Famous Namesakes

  • Elsa (Frozen character)
  • Elsa Schiaparelli (fashion designer)
  • Elsa Lanchester (actress)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elsa

What does the name Elsa mean?

Elsa is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Pledged to God; Hebrew name meaning "God is my oath"". Listed origin: Germanic.

How do you pronounce Elsa?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is EL-sah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Elsa?

In 2024, Elsa ranked #938 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.

What middle names could work with Elsa?

Try Elsa Rose, Elsa Grace, Elsa Marie, Elsa Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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