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Wilma

Pronunciation: [ w-IHLM-uh ]

Boy Name #8,500 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Wilma is a boy name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced w-IHLM-uh.

Parents who love the name Wilma often also consider Willie, Winifred, Winnie .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#8,500
Total SSA Count
10

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Wil Wiy Wilie

Also a Girl Name

Wilma is also used as a girl name, ranked #4034.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wilma

Is Wilma a boy or girl name?
Wilma is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #8500. As a girl name, it is ranked #4034. Wilma is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Wilma?
Wilma is pronounced w-IHLM-uh.
How popular is the name Wilma?
Wilma is currently ranked #8500 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Wilma?
Common nicknames for Wilma include Wil, Wiy, and Wilie.
Is Wilma a common or rare name?
Wilma is an uncommon name, ranked #8500 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Wilma

Wilma is a boy name .

Is Wilma a boy or girl name? Wilma is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,500 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,034. Wilma is more commonly used as a girl name.

Wilma is currently ranked #8,500 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Wilma include Wil, Wiy, and Wilie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Wilma include Wilmer . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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