Elitha
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly derived from Elizabeth.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Elitha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Elitha today is around 55 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elitha births was 1911 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elitha. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Elitha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1911
6 babies that year
Average age
55
years old
1978 SSA rank
#10,207
Tracked since 1911
Popularity
Elitha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Elitha from the 1910s through to the 1970s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elitha by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Elitha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Elitha
The name Elitha is believed to have originated from the Hebrew language, derived from the Hebrew root word "elah," which means "oak tree" or "strong and sturdy." This etymology suggests that the name Elitha likely carries connotations of strength, resilience, and endurance, akin to the oak tree's sturdiness.
Historically, the name Elitha has been documented in various ancient texts and records, primarily within the Jewish and Christian traditions. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the Old Testament's Book of Ezra, where an individual named Elitha is mentioned as one of the leaders who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian captivity.
In the Byzantine era, Elitha was the name of a Christian martyr who lived in the 4th century AD. According to historical accounts, she was a young woman from Caesarea Maritima who faced persecution and ultimately gave her life for her Christian faith during the reign of Roman Emperor Diocletian.
Moving forward in history, Elitha was also the name of a 9th-century Benedictine abbess who presided over a monastery in what is now modern-day Germany. Records indicate that she was highly regarded for her piety and leadership within the monastic community.
Another notable figure named Elitha was a 12th-century noblewoman from the Kingdom of Sicily. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of various cultural and educational initiatives during her time.
In the 16th century, Elitha Tryon was a prominent Puritan leader and author in colonial New England. Born in 1619 and died in 1688, she is remembered for her influential writings on religious matters and her advocacy for women's education.
While the name Elitha has not been as widely used in recent centuries, it has maintained a presence throughout history, carrying with it a rich tapestry of cultural and religious significance across various regions and time periods.
People
Elitha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Elitha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Elitha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elitha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elitha going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Elitha a common name?
We classify Elitha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 22 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elitha most popular?
The single biggest year for Elitha was 1911, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elitha is about 55 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Elitha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Elitha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elitha in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Elitha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Elitha in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Elitha can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Elitha?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Elitha at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.