Elvira

Elvira is a girl's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 81 girls in the United States.

Elvira at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese · Italian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Elvira

Elvira belongs to the Portuguese and Italian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Elvira first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #254 in 1914, and in 2024 81 babies received the name — 27,111 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elvira in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#254 in 1914
Peak year
1920
Babies named Elvira in 2024
81
Total since 1880
27,111

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elvira mean?

The meaning of Elvira is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Elvira a boy or girl name?

Elvira is a girl name. In 2024, 81 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elvira?

Elvira comes from the Portuguese and Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Elvira?

Elvira first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #254 in 1914, and 81 babies were given the name in 2024.

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