Norma
Pronunciation: [ n-AWRM-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Norma first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 490 babies have been named Norma in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Norma is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,115 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,115
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Norma
Norma is a boy name .
Is Norma a boy or girl name? Norma is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,115 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,607. Norma is more commonly used as a girl name.
Norma is currently ranked #26,115 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Norma include Nor, Noy, Noie, and Norkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Norma include Norman . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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