Dallis vs Zelma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dallis

Girl #6,622 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dwelling by the meadow valley"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic dal + eas

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,622
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dal, Dally

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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

Dallis Rank #6,622
Zelma Rank #6,713

Dallis is more popular, ranked #6622 vs #6713 for Zelma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dallis ___

  • Dallis Mae
  • Dallis Jo
  • Dallis Reese
  • Dallis June
  • Dallis Blair
  • Dallis Wren

Zelma ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallis or Zelma more popular?

Dallis is more popular, ranked #6622 compared to Zelma at #6713 in the United States.

What do Dallis and Zelma mean?

Dallis means "dwelling by the meadow valley" (Scottish Gaelic dal + eas origin). Zelma means "helmet of God, divine protection" (Germanic origin).

Are Dallis and Zelma boy or girl names?

Dallis is primarily a girl name. Zelma is primarily a girl name.

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