Delma
Pronunciation: [ d-EHLM-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Delma first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 279 babies have been named Delma in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Delma is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,982 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,982
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Delma is also used as a girl name, ranked #71238.
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Old English hara + leah origin
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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, Deie, and Delkins. 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.
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