Elma

Q: Is Elma a boy or girl name?

Elma is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #12095, and as a girl name it ranks #4584.

Q: How popular is the name Elma?

Elma is ranked #12095 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ EHLM-uh ]

Boy Name #12,095 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Elma is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHLM-uh.

Parents who love the name Elma often also consider Elizabeth, Ella, Ellen .

Popularity Over Time

#12,095

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #12,095
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Elmer #1169

Middle Name Ideas

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Elma Elliot

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Elma Charles

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Elma Nolan

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Elma Diego

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Also a Girl Name

Elma is also used as a girl name, ranked #4584.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elma

Is Elma a boy or girl name?

Elma is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #12095. As a girl name, it is ranked #4584. Elma is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Elma?

Elma is pronounced EHLM-uh.

How popular is the name Elma?

Elma is currently ranked #12095 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Elma a common or rare name?

Elma is an uncommon name, ranked #12095 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Elma

Elma is a boy name .

Is Elma a boy or girl name? Elma is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,095 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,584. Elma is more commonly used as a girl name.

Elma is currently ranked #12,095 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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