girl's name
Burma
BUR-muh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 931
Burma is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1965 it was given to 6 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.
- Peaked in 1941, when 47 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1896.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Burma Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 7 |
| 1900s | 29 |
| 1910s | 125 |
| 1920s | 157 |
| 1930s | 162 |
| 1940s | 309 |
| 1950s | 122 |
| 1960s | 20 |
How Popular Is Burma?
In 1965, Burma was given to 6 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.
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 Burma
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Burma Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Burma over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Burma
- English BUR-muh
Sibling Names for Burma
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Burma — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Burma
How popular is the name Burma?
In 1965, Burma was given to 6 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 Burma a girl's or a boy's name?
Burma is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Burma?
Burma has 2 syllables.
When was Burma most popular?
Burma peaked in 1941, when 47 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.