Elke
- Pronunciation
- [Elke]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Noble. Variant Of Alice.
- Origin
- German
Elke Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,107 baby girls have been named Elke. The name peaked in 1968 with 77 US births that year (rank #1250). In 2024, ranked #11347 nationally — 10,097 places below its 1968 peak.
Top States for Elke
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Elke births are: California (107), New York (98), Illinois (23).
Other German-Origin Names Like Elke
If you like Elke's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
4-Letter Names Starting with E
Names with Elke's exact length and starting letter: Eada, Eara, Earc, Earh, Earl.
Quick Facts About Elke
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Compare Elke to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Elke against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).