Vilma

Vilma is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning “William.” In 2024 it was given to 21 girls in the United States.

Vilma at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish · English & American · Portuguese
Meaning
“William”
Pronunciation
/ˈviɫma/

About the name Vilma

Vilma belongs to the Spanish and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “William” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Vilma first appears in Social Security records in 1901. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #478 in 1927, and in 2024 21 babies received the name — 4,975 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Vilma in US records

First recorded (US)
1901
Best US rank
#478 in 1927
Peak year
1927
Babies named Vilma in 2024
21
Total since 1880
4,975

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Vilma mean?

Vilma means “William” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Vilma a boy or girl name?

Vilma is a girl name. In 2024, 21 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Vilma?

Vilma comes from the Spanish, English & American and Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Vilma?

Vilma first appears in US records in 1901. Its best-ever ranking was #478 in 1927, and 21 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Vilma?

Vilma is pronounced /ˈviɫma/ (IPA).

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