Zalma

Q: What is the origin of Zalma?

Zalma is of Hebrew origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Zalma?

According to the latest SSA data, Zalma is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Zalma a girl name?

Zalma is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Peaceful"

Used in Jewish naming traditions, it is often connected with a root conveying peace or tranquility in historical glosses.

Themes:hebrewyiddishcalmtraditional

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Popularity History of Zalma

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Zalma did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Zalma Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Zalma.

8 ideas

zaly

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zalm

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zie

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alma

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lmay

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Baby Name Lists That Include Zalma

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Zalma mean?

Zalma means "Peaceful". Used in Jewish naming traditions, it is often connected with a root conveying peace or tranquility in historical glosses

What is the origin of Zalma?

Zalma is of Hebrew origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Zalma?

According to the latest SSA data, Zalma is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Zalma a girl name?

Zalma is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Zalma?

Popular nicknames for Zalma include zaly, zalm, zie, zy, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Zalma?

There are many names similar to Zalma in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, Yiddish

Syllables2

Length5 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withZ

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Abe Arron Aaden Avraham Ammon

Sisters

Ann Anita Alisha Abbie Annmarie

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