Anselma
Pronunciation: [ ahns-EHLM-uh ]
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Anselma first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 31 babies have been named Anselma in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Anselma is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,492 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,492
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Anselma
Anselma is a girl name .
Anselma is currently ranked #71,492 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Anselma include Ans, Anse, Ansey, Anseie, Lma, Lmay, Lmaie, Any, Anie, and Anskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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