Elma
e-lma,
el-ma
US Popularity:9612
Origin:German
Other Origin(s):Turkish
Meaning:Will, desire; Helmet, protection; Sweet fruit
Elma is a girl's name of German and Turkish origin. It is a common derivative of the German name Wilhelmina, translated to “will” or “desire” and "helmet" or "protection," creating the combined meaning of “will helmet.” 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. Plus, in Turkish, Elma means “sweet fruit,” making this name perfectly ripe for a new baby in the family. 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
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 132
Behind the Name, Elma, December 2022
Behind the Name, Wilhelmine, February 2019
Behind the Name, Wilhelm, December 2022
Behind the Name, William, December 2022
Name Doctor, Elma
Name Doctor, Wilhelmine
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