Ellinor vs Elma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellinor

Girl #4,593 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Swedish English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,593
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ellie, Nell, Nora

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Ellinor Rank #4,593
Elma Rank #4,584

Elma is more popular, ranked #4584 vs #4593 for Ellinor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellinor ___

  • Ellinor Rose
  • Ellinor Astrid
  • Ellinor Maja
  • Ellinor Sofia
  • Ellinor Ingrid
  • Ellinor Klara

Elma ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Elma

Alma Marta Frida Esther Erna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellinor or Elma more popular?

Elma is more popular, ranked #4584 compared to Ellinor at #4593 in the United States.

What do Ellinor and Elma mean?

Ellinor means "bright, shining one" (Greek origin). Elma means "apple" (Turkish/Bosnian origin).

Are Ellinor and Elma boy or girl names?

Ellinor is primarily a girl name. Elma is primarily a girl name.

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