Ebba
Meaning: Ebba: Carrying the patience of rivers in its syllables
Origin: Modern American
Gender: Girl
Rank in United Kingdom: #3345
Total births: 169
History: Ebba is woven into the rich fabric of British culture. The name brings to mind the red telephone box and the chime of Big Ben. The name suggests the quiet beauty of an English garden in bloom. The name's staying power speaks to its deep resonance with British families.
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| Current rank (2024) | #3015 |
| Babies named Ebba in 2024 | 8 |
| Total recorded in the United Kingdom | 169 |
| Peak year | 2011 (14 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #1903 |
| Years in records | 1996–2024 (25 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 845 spots |
Frequently asked about Ebba
What does the name Ebba mean?
Ebba means “Ebba: Carrying the patience of rivers in its syllables” from Modern American roots.
What is the origin of the name Ebba?
Ebba has Modern American origin. The traditional meaning is “Ebba: Carrying the patience of rivers in its syllables”.
How popular is Ebba in the United Kingdom?
Ebba ranked #3015 in the United Kingdom in 2024 — given to 8 babies that year.
When was Ebba most popular?
Ebba peaked in 2011 with 14 babies registered that year in the United Kingdom.
Is Ebba a boy or girl name?
Ebba is predominantly a girls' name in the United Kingdom — over 90% of Ebbas in registered births are female.
Is the name Ebba rising or falling in popularity?
Ebba has fallen 845 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in the United Kingdom — from #2170 in 2019 to #3015 in 2024.
How long has Ebba been recorded in the United Kingdom?
Ebba appears in birth records in the United Kingdom across 25 years — from 1996 through 2024.