Zelma
Zelma: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Zelma
- A female given name from Arabic, variant of Selma.
How popular is Zelma?
Since 1880, 16,824 girls and 112 boys in the U.S. have been named Zelma (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #216 in 1902. Its highest rank for boys was #1129 in 1903. In 2025, 16 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Zelma
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Zelma
Sister and brother names that share Zelma's Arabic roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Zelma FAQ
What does the name Zelma mean?
A female given name from Arabic, variant of Selma.
What is the origin of the name Zelma?
Zelma is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Zelma?
Since 1880, 16,824 girls and 112 boys in the U.S. have been named Zelma (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #216 in 1902. Its highest rank for boys was #1129 in 1903. In 2025, 16 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Zelma a boy or girl name?
Zelma is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 16,824 girls and 112 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.