Ashan vs Elma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elma

Girl #4,584 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"apple"

Origin: Turkish/Bosnian

Cultural Roots

German Turkish Bosnian English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,584
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Ellie, Elly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ashan Rank #12,285
Elma Rank #4,584

Elma is more popular, ranked #4584 vs #12285 for Ashan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ashan ___

  • Ashan David
  • Ashan James
  • Ashan Noah
  • Ashan Caleb
  • Ashan Samuel

Elma ___

  • Elma Rose
  • Elma Jane
  • Elma Grace
  • Elma May
  • Elma Ruth
  • Elma Bea

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ashan

Asher Amos Josiah Ezra Micah

If you choose Elma

Alma Marta Frida Esther Erna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashan or Elma more popular?

Elma is more popular, ranked #4584 compared to Ashan at #12285 in the United States.

What do Ashan and Elma mean?

Ashan means "smoke, smoky" (Hebrew origin). Elma means "apple" (Turkish/Bosnian origin).

Are Ashan and Elma boy or girl names?

Ashan is primarily a boy name. Elma is primarily a girl name.

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