girl's name
Kerma
KUR-muh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 39
Kerma is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1958 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.
- Peaked in 1934, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1920.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kerma Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 19 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 5 |
How Popular Is Kerma?
In 1958, Kerma 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.
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 Kerma
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kerma Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kerma over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kerma
- English KUR-muh
Sibling Names for Kerma
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kerma — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kerma
How popular is the name Kerma?
In 1958, Kerma 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 Kerma a girl's or a boy's name?
Kerma is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kerma?
Kerma has 2 syllables.
When was Kerma most popular?
Kerma peaked in 1934, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.