Elma
e-lma,
el-ma
US Popularity:9612
Origin:German
Meaning:helmet or protection
Elma is a girl's name of German origin. It is a derivative of Wilhelmina, meaning "helmet" or "protection." In the 19th century, Wilhelmina became popular as the female variant of Wilhelm or William. With a sweet name like Elma, you can reinvent an old favorite or honor a loved one from past generations. Whatever you decide, a name like Elma could inspire baby to use their caring nature to look out for others and support their loved ones.
Elma Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Elma is currently #3434 on The Bump
Girl:Elma is currently #1542 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Elma is currently #9612 in U.S. births
Girl:Elma is currently #4338 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#9612
in 2022
- 1877
from 2021
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