Shelma
Shelma is a girl baby name. Ranked #23,492 in the US, popular nicknames include She, Shy, and Sheie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shelma first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 22 babies have been named Shelma in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shelma is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,492 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,492
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Shelma
Shelma is a girl name .
Shelma is currently ranked #23,492 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shelma include She, Shy, Sheie, and Shelie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shelma include Shelby, Shelly . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis