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Velma

female

Meaning

"Will; Desire"

Often considered a short form of Germanic-based names like Wilhelmina, associated with elements meaning will or desire.

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Popularity History of Velma

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#8369Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#8369

Velma was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-2639

lower 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 Velma

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Quick Facts

OriginGermanic
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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