Parma
Pronunciation: [ p-AHRM-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Parma first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 5 babies have been named Parma in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Parma is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #69,303 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,303
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Aramaic origin
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Latin origin
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About the Name Parma
Parma is a girl name .
Parma is currently ranked #69,303 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Parma include Par, Pay, Paie, and Parkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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