The name Elite is of Latin origin and means 'the best' or 'selected'. It was originally used as an adjective to describe something of superior quality, but over time it has also been adopted as a given name for females. The name Elite gained popularity in the late 20th century, with its peak usage occurring in the United States during the early 1980s and 1990s. Today, Elite is still considered an unusual yet distinctive choice for a first name.
"Elite had a surge of popularity in 2018 with six births that year, but it dropped to five in 2022. Overall, there were eleven babies named Elite over these two years."