Elma vs Skadi

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

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Skadi

Girl #4,579 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shadow, harm, damage"

Origin: Proto-Germanic

Cultural Roots

Norse Scandinavian Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,579
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Skade, Kadi, Skai

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Popularity Comparison

Elma Rank #4,584
Skadi Rank #4,579

Skadi is more popular, ranked #4579 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

Skadi ___

  • Skadi Faye
  • Skadi Moon
  • Skadi Rune
  • Skadi Grey
  • Skadi Frost
  • Skadi Vale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elma

Alma Marta Frida Esther Erna

If you choose Skadi

Freya Odin Thor Astrid Runa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elma or Skadi more popular?

Skadi is more popular, ranked #4579 compared to Elma at #4584 in the United States.

What do Elma and Skadi mean?

Elma means "apple" (Turkish/Bosnian origin). Skadi means "shadow, harm, damage" (Proto-Germanic origin).

Are Elma and Skadi boy or girl names?

Elma is primarily a girl name. Skadi is primarily a girl name.

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