Helga
Meaning: Holy — sacred, pure, and set apart
Origin: French
Gender: Girl
Rank in Sweden: #583
Total births: 201
History: In the villages and cities of Uppland, Helga has been passed down through generations. The name is linked to the Swedish countryside painted in red Falu cottages and the serenity of sea eagles soaring above the archipelago. It evokes the joy of picking wild lingonberries in autumn forests.
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| Current rank (2022) | #410 |
| Babies named Helga in 2022 | 17 |
| Total recorded in Sweden | 201 |
| Peak year | 2021 (25 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #327 |
| Years in records | 2004–2022 (19 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 108 spots |
Frequently asked about Helga
What does the name Helga mean?
Helga means “Holy — sacred, pure, and set apart” from French roots.
What is the origin of the name Helga?
Helga has French origin. The traditional meaning is “Holy — sacred, pure, and set apart”.
How popular is Helga in Sweden?
Helga ranked #410 in Sweden in 2022 — given to 17 babies that year.
When was Helga most popular?
Helga peaked in 2021 with 25 babies registered that year in Sweden.
Is Helga a boy or girl name?
Helga is predominantly a girls' name in Sweden — over 90% of Helgas in registered births are female.
Is the name Helga rising or falling in popularity?
Helga has risen 108 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Sweden — from #518 in 2017 to #410 in 2022.
How long has Helga been recorded in Sweden?
Helga appears in birth records in Sweden across 19 years — from 2004 through 2022.