Helga
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Holy INGA, INGE, INGUNNA, INGABORG
- Origin
- German
Helga Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,208 baby girls have been named Helga. The name peaked in 1961 with 54 US births that year (rank #1537).
Top States for Helga
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Helga births are: New York (253), Minnesota (45), Illinois (39).
Other German-Origin Names Like Helga
If you like Helga's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
5-Letter Names Starting with H
Names with Helga's exact length and starting letter: Haani, Habib, Hadad, Hadar, Haden.
Quick Facts About Helga
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Compare Helga to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Helga against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).