Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Will, Desire, Helmet, God's Protection, Will-helmet, Apple
Pronunciation: EH L M AH
Popularity Rank: #6,495
The name Elma is of Greek origin and means Will, Desire, Helmet, God's Protection, Will-helmet, Apple, Protection. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Elma is commonly found in South Africa, United States of America, Netherlands, and 87 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: EH L M AH
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Elma is recorded 8,684 times globally, ranking it as the 6,495th most common name worldwide.
Elma is most prevalent in South Africa, with 827 occurrences, making it the 2,275th most popular name in the country.
In Serbia, the name Elma is found among 1 in every 273 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #2,275 | 1 : 2,835 |
| United States of America | #3,441 | 1 : 2,214 |
| Netherlands | #1,233 | 1 : 622 |
| Italy | #3,391 | 1 : 2,469 |
| Mexico | #2,393 | 1 : 2,057 |
| Brazil | #1,957 | 1 : 1,956 |
| Saudi Arabia | #7,057 | 1 : 8,101 |
| Peru | #2,399 | 1 : 3,459 |
| Philippines | #560 | 1 : 1,065 |
| France | #5,604 | 1 : 6,037 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Elma from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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