Zelma

Pronunciation: [ z-EHLM-uh ]

Girl Name #6,713 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Zelma is a girl name, recorded for 17 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced z-EHLM-uh.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #6,713
Total SSA Count: 17

Nicknames

Zel Zey Zelie

Also a Boy Name

Zelma is also used as a boy name, ranked #19847.

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Similar Names

Zella Zetta Zena Zelda Zeb Zeke Zenobia Zed

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zelma

Is Zelma a boy or girl name?

Zelma is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #6713. As a boy name, it is ranked #19847. 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 #6713 in popularity for girl 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 #6713 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Zelma

Zelma is a girl name .

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

Zelma is currently ranked #6,713 in popularity for girl 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.