Valma
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Valma is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Valma often also consider Berlie, Wilsie, Guillermina .
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Valma first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 50 babies have been named Valma in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Valma is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,694 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,694
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Valma
Valma is a girl name .
Valma is currently ranked #38,694 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Valma include Val, Vay, Vaie, and Valkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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