Meliah 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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Meliah Rank #6,888
Zelma Rank #6,713

Zelma is more popular, ranked #6713 vs #6888 for Meliah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Meliah ___

  • Meliah Rose
  • Meliah Grace
  • Meliah Jane
  • Meliah Claire
  • Meliah Kate

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 Meliah

Thalia Celia Lydia Delia Damon

If you choose Zelma

Velma Thelma Alma Elna Mabel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meliah or Zelma more popular?

Zelma is more popular, ranked #6713 compared to Meliah at #6888 in the United States.

What do Meliah and Zelma mean?

Meliah means "honey, sweetness" (Greek origin). Zelma means "helmet of God, divine protection" (Germanic origin).

Are Meliah and Zelma boy or girl names?

Meliah is primarily a girl name. Zelma is primarily a girl name.

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