Hilma
Pronunciation: [ h-IHLM-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Hilma first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 106 babies have been named Hilma in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hilma is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #49,210 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #49,210
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"diminutive term of endearment"
#49,047 in US
Latin origin
"verdant, green"
#49,254 in US
Sanskrit origin
"remembrance"
#49,377 in US
Hebrew origin
"grace, favor (from Anna)"
#49,159 in US
Literary origin
"poetic muse of Scotland"
#49,179 in US
Germanic origin
"fortune, riches"
#49,052 in US
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About the Name Hilma
Hilma is a girl name .
Hilma is currently ranked #49,210 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hilma include Hil, Hiy, Hiie, and Hilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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