Elma
Pronunciation: [ EHLM-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Elma first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 20 babies have been named Elma in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elma is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,095 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,095
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Elma is also used as a girl name, ranked #4584.
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About the Name Elma
Elma is a boy name .
Is Elma a boy or girl name? Elma is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,095 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,584. Elma is more commonly used as a girl name.
Elma is currently ranked #12,095 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Elma include Elmer . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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