Delma

Q: Is Delma a boy or girl name?

Delma is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #19982, and as a girl name it ranks #71238.

Q: How popular is the name Delma?

Delma is ranked #19982 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ d-EHLM-uh ]

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Boy Name #19,982 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Delma is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-EHLM-uh.

Parents who love the name Delma often also consider Cloral, Doris, .

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Popularity Over Time

#19,982

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #19,982
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Delmar #4769

Nicknames

Del Dey Delie

Middle Name Ideas

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Delma Dominic

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Delma Diego

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Delma Damian

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Delma Elliot

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Delma Charles

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Delma Nolan

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Delma Bennett

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Delma Jayden

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Delma Brooks

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Delma Nathan

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Also a Girl Name

Delma is also used as a girl name, ranked #71238.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Delma

Is Delma a boy or girl name?

Delma is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19982. As a girl name, it is ranked #71238. Delma is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Delma?

Delma is pronounced d-EHLM-uh.

How popular is the name Delma?

Delma is currently ranked #19982 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Delma?

Common nicknames for Delma include Del, Dey, and Delie.

Is Delma a common or rare name?

Delma is an uncommon name, ranked #19982 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Delma

Delma is a boy name .

Is Delma a boy or girl name? Delma is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,982 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #71,238. Delma is more commonly used as a boy name.

Delma is currently ranked #19,982 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Delma include Del, Dey, and Delie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Delma include Delmar . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.