Delma
Delma: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Delma
- A diminutive of the female given name Adelma.
- A diminutive of the female given name Fidelma.
How popular is Delma?
Since 1880, 8,454 girls and 1,447 boys in the U.S. have been named Delma (85% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #448 in 1907. Its highest rank for boys was #983 in 1935. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Delma FAQ
What does the name Delma mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Adelma. A diminutive of the female given name Fidelma.
How popular is the name Delma?
Since 1880, 8,454 girls and 1,447 boys in the U.S. have been named Delma (85% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #448 in 1907. Its highest rank for boys was #983 in 1935. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Delma a boy or girl name?
Delma is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (8,454 girls and 1,447 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.