Augustina vs Zelma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustina

Girl #6,607 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"great, venerable, majestic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Polish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,607
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tina, Gussie, Aggie

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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

Augustina Rank #6,607
Zelma Rank #6,713

Augustina is more popular, ranked #6607 vs #6713 for Zelma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Augustina ___

  • Augustina Marie
  • Augustina Rose
  • Augustina Cecile
  • Augustina Claire
  • Augustina Louise
  • Augustina Helena

Zelma ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Augustina

Maximiliana Leopoldina Clementine Cornelius Fabian

If you choose Zelma

Velma Thelma Alma Elna Mabel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustina or Zelma more popular?

Augustina is more popular, ranked #6607 compared to Zelma at #6713 in the United States.

What do Augustina and Zelma mean?

Augustina means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin origin). Zelma means "helmet of God, divine protection" (Germanic origin).

Are Augustina and Zelma boy or girl names?

Augustina is primarily a girl name. Zelma is primarily a girl name.

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