Girl
Zelma
divine protection
About Zelma
Distinctive and characterful, Zelma combines vintage charm with contemporary boldness.
The name's compact structure creates immediate impact, standing firmly in any context without requiring elaboration or explanation.
Zelma suggests someone who appreciates tradition but isn't bound by it—a natural innovator who finds fresh approaches to familiar challenges.
There's something deeply satisfying about the sound, with its combination of crisp consonants and flowing vowels creating a name that's both substantial and musical.
A child named Zelma might develop a unique perspective that combines practicality with imagination, approaching life with both feet on the ground and eyes on the horizon.
This name carries a quiet confidence that grows more compelling with time.
Popularity of the Name Zelma
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #387 | |
| 1881 | #417 | |
| 1882 | #405 | |
| 1883 | #498 | |
| 1884 | #376 | |
| 1885 | #519 | |
| 1886 | #386 | |
| 1887 | #434 | |
| 1888 | #412 | |
| 1889 | #370 | |
| 1890 | #357 | |
| 1891 | #319 | |
| 1892 | #357 | |
| 1893 | #359 | |
| 1894 | #321 | |
| 1895 | #322 | |
| 1896 | #323 | |
| 1897 | #277 | |
| 1898 | #309 | |
| 1899 | #261 | |
| 1900 | #287 | |
| 1901 | #256 | |
| 1902 | #216 | |
| 1903 | #225 | |
| 1904 | #218 | |
| 1905 | #259 | |
| 1906 | #233 | |
| 1907 | #227 | |
| 1908 | #243 | |
| 1909 | #233 | |
| 1910 | #259 | |
| 1911 | #240 | |
| 1912 | #255 | |
| 1913 | #252 | |
| 1914 | #271 | |
| 1915 | #266 | |
| 1916 | #276 | |
| 1917 | #283 | |
| 1918 | #294 | |
| 1919 | #287 | |
| 1920 | #308 | |
| 1921 | #310 | |
| 1922 | #296 | |
| 1923 | #306 | |
| 1924 | #330 | #174 |
| 1925 | #322 | |
| 1926 | #354 | |
| 1927 | #340 | |
| 1928 | #353 | |
| 1929 | #351 | |
| 1930 | #338 | #206 |
| 1931 | #387 | |
| 1932 | #368 | |
| 1933 | #423 | |
| 1934 | #393 | |
| 1935 | #423 | |
| 1936 | #471 | |
| 1937 | #476 | |
| 1938 | #477 | |
| 1939 | #498 | |
| 1940 | #501 | |
| 1941 | #577 | |
| 1942 | #553 | |
| 1943 | #569 | |
| 1944 | #598 | |
| 1945 | #569 | |
| 1946 | #670 | |
| 1947 | #702 | |
| 1948 | #808 | |
| 1949 | #688 | |
| 1950 | #792 | |
| 1951 | #900 | |
| 1952 | #964 | |
| 1953 | #919 | |
| 1954 | #876 | |
| 1955 | #982 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand
Variations of Name Zelma
Names Similar to Zelma
Nicknames for Zelma
- Zel
- Zellie
- Elma
- Zelie
- Zelly
