Elmar
Elmar is a girl baby name. Ranked #68,552 in the US, popular nicknames include Elm, Ely, and Elmie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,552
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Also a Boy Name
Elmar is also used as a boy name, ranked #16140.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elmar
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About the Name Elmar
Elmar is a girl name .
Is Elmar a boy or girl name? Elmar is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #68,552 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #16,140. Elmar is more commonly used as a boy name.
Elmar is currently ranked #68,552 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Elmar include Elm, Ely, and Elmie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Elmar include Elma . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis