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Wilma

Wilma 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 36 girls in the United States.

Wilma at a glance

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

About the name Wilma

Wilma 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. It travels in a few spellings: William.

In the United States, Wilma first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #62 in 1925, and in 2024 36 babies received the name — 140,056 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Wilma in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#62 in 1925
Peak year
1925
Babies named Wilma in 2024
36
Total since 1880
140,056

Wilma in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#2278 in 2025
Babies named Wilma in 2025
12
Total since 1996
83

Spellings & short forms

William

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Wilma mean?

The meaning of Wilma 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 Wilma a boy or girl name?

Wilma is a girl name. In 2024, 36 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Wilma?

Wilma comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled William.

How popular is the name Wilma?

Wilma first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #62 in 1925, and 36 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.