Willma
Willma is a girl baby name. Ranked #28,940 in the US, popular nicknames include Wil, Wiy, and Wilie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Willma is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Willma often also consider Eola, Stephen, Marielouise .
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Historical Record
Willma first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 87 babies have been named Willma in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Willma is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,940 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,940
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Willma
Willma is a girl name .
Willma is currently ranked #28,940 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Willma include Wil, Wiy, Wilie, and Willie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Willma include Willow, Willa, Willamina . 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