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Elma

female

Meaning

"Helmet; Knowledge"

Used in European contexts as a short form of names with Germanic elements, and also resembles Arabic alima with distinct meaning, making etymology variable.

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Popularity History of Elma

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#4575Ranked in 2024

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Elma was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+857

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Elma

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Elma, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginGermanic, Arabic
Syllables2
Length4 letters

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