Elma

Elma is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 30 girls in the United States.

Elma at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Elma

Elma belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Elma first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #209 in 1901, and in 2024 30 babies received the name — 21,669 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elma in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#209 in 1901
Peak year
1918
Babies named Elma in 2024
30
Total since 1880
21,669

Elma in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#1079 in 2025
Babies named Elma in 2025
31
Total since 1996
230

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elma mean?

The meaning of Elma is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Elma a boy or girl name?

Elma is a girl name. In 2024, 30 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elma?

Elma comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Elma?

Elma first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #209 in 1901, and 30 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].