girl's name
Belma
BEL-mah
- Origin Turkish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 735
Belma is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Belma is a name of Turkish origin.
- Peaked in 1918, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1895.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Belma Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 23 |
| 1910s | 104 |
| 1920s | 101 |
| 1930s | 58 |
| 1940s | 26 |
| 1950s | 78 |
| 1960s | 65 |
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 92 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Belma?
In 2021, Belma was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Belma Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Belma
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Belma Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Belma over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Belma
- Pronunciation BEL-mah
Sibling Names for Belma
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Belma — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Belma
How popular is the name Belma?
In 2021, Belma was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Belma a girl's or a boy's name?
Belma is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Belma?
Belma has 2 syllables.
When was Belma most popular?
Belma peaked in 1918, when 18 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.