Zelma

Zelma 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 17 girls in the United States.

Zelma at a glance

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

About the name Zelma

Zelma 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, Zelma first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #216 in 1902, and in 2024 17 babies received the name — 16,807 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zelma in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#216 in 1902
Peak year
1919
Babies named Zelma in 2024
17
Total since 1880
16,807

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zelma mean?

The meaning of Zelma 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 Zelma a boy or girl name?

Zelma is a girl name. In 2024, 17 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zelma?

Zelma comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Zelma?

Zelma first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #216 in 1902, and 17 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].