Welma
Welma is a girl baby name. Ranked #69,940 in the US, popular nicknames include Wel, Wey, and Welie.
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
- #69,940
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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About the Name Welma
Welma is a girl name .
Welma is currently ranked #69,940 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Welma include Wel, Wey, and Welie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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