Palma

Palma 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 England & Wales it was given to 15 girls in 2025.

Palma at a glance

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

About the name Palma

Palma 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, Palma first appears in Social Security records in 1889. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #699 in 1914, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 3,569 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Palma in US records

First recorded (US)
1889
Best US rank
#699 in 1914
Peak year
1925
Total since 1880
3,569

Palma in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2020
Best rank
#1892 in 2025
Babies named Palma in 2025
15
Total since 1996
26

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Palma mean?

The meaning of Palma 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 Palma a boy or girl name?

Palma is a girl name. In England & Wales, 15 babies received the name in 2025.

What origin is the name Palma?

Palma comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Palma?

Palma first appears in US records in 1889. Its best-ever ranking was #699 in 1914, and 0 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].