Elma vs Passion

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

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Passion

Girl #4,555 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"intense emotion, strong desire"

Origin: Latin passio

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,555
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Passi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elma Rank #4,584
Passion Rank #4,555

Passion is more popular, ranked #4555 vs #4584 for Elma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elma ___

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

Passion ___

  • Passion Rose
  • Passion Grace
  • Passion Hope
  • Passion Faith
  • Passion Joy
  • Passion Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elma

Alma Marta Frida Esther Erna

If you choose Passion

Journey Destiny Serenity Legacy Story

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elma or Passion more popular?

Passion is more popular, ranked #4555 compared to Elma at #4584 in the United States.

What do Elma and Passion mean?

Elma means "apple" (Turkish/Bosnian origin). Passion means "intense emotion, strong desire" (Latin passio origin).

Are Elma and Passion boy or girl names?

Elma is primarily a girl name. Passion is primarily a girl name.

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