Amary vs Zelma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amary

Girl #6,546 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal, immortal"

Origin: African

Cultural Roots

African American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,546
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Amy

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Zelma

Girl #6,713 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"helmet of God, divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,713
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zel, Zellie, Elma

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Popularity Comparison

Amary Rank #6,546
Zelma Rank #6,713

Amary is more popular, ranked #6546 vs #6713 for Zelma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amary ___

  • Amary Grace
  • Amary Rose
  • Amary Faith
  • Amary Joy
  • Amary Lynn
  • Amary Nicole

Zelma ___

  • Zelma Marie
  • Zelma Louise
  • Zelma Ann
  • Zelma Grace
  • Zelma Jean
  • Zelma Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amary

Amara Zara Kamari Aria Imani

If you choose Zelma

Velma Thelma Alma Elna Mabel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amary or Zelma more popular?

Amary is more popular, ranked #6546 compared to Zelma at #6713 in the United States.

What do Amary and Zelma mean?

Amary means "eternal, immortal" (African origin). Zelma means "helmet of God, divine protection" (Germanic origin).

Are Amary and Zelma boy or girl names?

Amary is primarily a girl name. Zelma is primarily a girl name.

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