Ellyanna 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

Popularity Comparison

Ellyanna Rank #4,650
Elma Rank #4,584

Elma is more popular, ranked #4584 vs #4650 for Ellyanna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellyanna ___

  • Ellyanna Grace
  • Ellyanna Rose
  • Ellyanna Mae
  • Ellyanna Claire
  • Ellyanna Kate
  • Ellyanna Faith

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 Ellyanna

Sophia Isabella Olivia Aria Liam

If you choose Elma

Alma Marta Frida Esther Erna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellyanna or Elma more popular?

Elma is more popular, ranked #4584 compared to Ellyanna at #4650 in the United States.

What do Ellyanna and Elma mean?

Ellyanna means "combination of light and grace" (Modern English origin). Elma means "apple" (Turkish/Bosnian origin).

Are Ellyanna and Elma boy or girl names?

Ellyanna is primarily a girl name. Elma is primarily a girl name.

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