Zelma

Pronunciation: [ z-EHLM-uh ]

Boy Name #19,847 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Zelma is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced z-EHLM-uh.

Parents who love the name Zelma often also consider Zella, Zelma, Zetta .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #19,847
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Zel Zey Zelie

Also a Girl Name

Zelma is also used as a girl name, ranked #6713.

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Similar Names

Zella Zelma Zetta Zena Zelda Zeb Zeke Zenobia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zelma

Is Zelma a boy or girl name?

Zelma is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19847. As a girl name, it is ranked #6713. Zelma is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Zelma?

Zelma is pronounced z-EHLM-uh.

How popular is the name Zelma?

Zelma is currently ranked #19847 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Zelma?

Common nicknames for Zelma include Zel, Zey, and Zelie.

Is Zelma a common or rare name?

Zelma is an uncommon name, ranked #19847 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Zelma

Zelma is a boy name .

Is Zelma a boy or girl name? Zelma is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,847 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,713. Zelma is more commonly used as a girl name.

Zelma is currently ranked #19,847 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Zelma include Zel, Zey, and Zelie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.