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Zelma vs Zelda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zelda

Girl #745 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gray battle maiden"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic Jewish/Yiddish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#745
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Zelma Rank #6,713
Zelda Rank #745

Zelda is more popular, ranked #745 vs #6713 for Zelma.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zelma or Zelda more popular?

Zelda is more popular, ranked #745 compared to Zelma at #6713 in the United States.

What do Zelma and Zelda mean?

Zelda means "gray battle maiden" (Germanic origin).

Are Zelma and Zelda boy or girl names?

Zelma is primarily a girl name. Zelda is primarily a girl name.

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