Mamie vs Zelma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Mamie Rank #6,907
Zelma Rank #6,713

Zelma is more popular, ranked #6713 vs #6907 for Mamie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mamie ___

No pairings available yet.

Zelma ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mamie

No sibling data available yet.

If you choose Zelma

Velma Thelma Alma Elna Mabel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mamie or Zelma more popular?

Zelma is more popular, ranked #6713 compared to Mamie at #6907 in the United States.

What do Mamie and Zelma mean?

Zelma means "helmet of God, divine protection" (Germanic origin).

Are Mamie and Zelma boy or girl names?

Mamie is primarily a girl name. Zelma is primarily a girl name.

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