Wilma
Pronunciation: [ w-IHLM-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Wilma first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 55 babies have been named Wilma in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Wilma is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,500 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,500
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Wilma is also used as a girl name, ranked #4034.
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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, Wiie, and Wilkins. 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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