girl's name
Palmina
pahl-MEE-nah (Italian)
- Origin Italian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 293
Palmina is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1946 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.
- Palmina is a name of Italian origin.
- Peaked in 1928, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1911.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Palmina Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1940s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 93 |
| 1920s | 123 |
| 1930s | 47 |
| 1940s | 10 |
How Popular Is Palmina?
In 1946, Palmina 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 Palmina 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 Palmina
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Palmina Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Palmina over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Palmina
- Italian pahl-MEE-nah
Sibling Names for Palmina
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Palmina — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Palmina
How popular is the name Palmina?
In 1946, Palmina 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 Palmina a girl's or a boy's name?
Palmina is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Palmina?
Palmina has 3 syllables.
When was Palmina most popular?
Palmina peaked in 1928, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.