What origin is the name Elke?

Elke comes from german naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Elke a popular name?

Elke is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Elke does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Elke?

Names from the same german tradition pair naturally with Elke — for example William, Henry, Paul. You can browse more on our german names page.

Elke

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Elke

Elke

Girl

german

2 syllables

Elke is a german girl's name meaning "This German name means noble and kind, and can also signify an oath to God. It is a diminutive of Adelheid, representing grace.".

With german roots, Elke is a girl name that means "This German name means noble and kind, and can also signify an oath to God. It is a diminutive of Adelheid, representing grace.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: german
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This German name means noble and kind, and can also signify an oath to God. It is a diminutive of Adelheid, representing grace.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Elke

Very rare in US records

What does Elke mean?

Elke is a girl name of german origin meaning "This German name means noble and kind, and can also signify an oath to God. It is a diminutive of Adelheid, representing grace.".

Is Elke a rare name?

Yes. Elke does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Elke

William Henry Paul Raymond Lukas Leon

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Names with a similar meaning to Elke

Elke means "This German name means noble and kind, and can also signify an oath to God. It is a diminutive of Adelheid, representing grace." — these names share that spirit.