Elmina Name Popularity and Statistics
Elmina is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Elmina?
Elmina is spelled E-L-M-I-N-A. The name has 6 letters.
Elmina Popularity in 2025
Rank#8,362
Recorded Births12
- Girls usage rose 1,909 places to #8,362 and recorded 3 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Elmina Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1999 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 12 | #8,362 |
| 2024 | Girls | 9 | #10,271 |
| 2023 | Girls | 7 | #12,197 |
| 2022 | Girls | 8 | #11,231 |
| 2021 | Girls | 8 | #11,146 |
| 2020 | Girls | 5 | #15,088 |
| 2019 | Girls | 6 | #13,799 |
| 2018 | Girls | 7 | #12,464 |
| 2017 | Girls | 6 | #14,124 |
| 2016 | Girls | 10 | #10,113 |
| 2015 | Girls | 8 | #11,835 |
| 2014 | Girls | 6 | #14,558 |
| 2012 | Girls | 11 | #9,711 |
| 2011 | Girls | 6 | #14,824 |
| 2010 | Girls | 8 | #12,276 |
| 2009 | Girls | 5 | #17,294 |
| 2008 | Girls | 7 | #13,832 |
| 2007 | Girls | 8 | #12,676 |
| 2006 | Girls | 5 | #17,168 |
| 2005 | Girls | 6 | #14,502 |
| 2004 | Girls | 6 | #14,179 |
| 2003 | Girls | 10 | #9,671 |
| 2001 | Girls | 5 | #15,352 |
| 1999 | Girls | 7 | #11,385 |
When Was Elmina Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1916 · Girls
26 recorded births
National rank #1,445
1921 · Girls
21 recorded births
National rank #1,927
1919 · Girls
20 recorded births
National rank #1,855
1925 · Girls
19 recorded births
National rank #2,018
Where Elmina Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| OH | #1,438 | 5 |