Baby name
Elsa
/EL · zah/
Meaning
“Judged”
German form of Elizabeth via Scandinavian tradition. Short classical feminine with Alpine association.
How it ages.
Elsa experienced modest surge 2010s following Frozen; now moderating but remains popular.
The cultural moment.
Germany and Scandinavia holding strong; US surge cooling as trend matures. Currently ranks #40 in Spain.