Velma
Pronunciation: [ v-EHLM-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Velma first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 12,688 babies have been named Velma in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Velma is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,650 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,650
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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Velma is also used as a boy name, ranked #8444.
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About the Name Velma
Velma is a girl name .
Is Velma a boy or girl name? Velma is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #8,650 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #8,444. Velma is more commonly used as a boy name.
Velma is currently ranked #8,650 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Velma include Vel, Vey, Veie, and Velkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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