girl's name
Relma
REL-muh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 32
Relma is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1932 it was given to 7 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 1920, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Relma Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 19 |
| 1930s | 7 |
How Popular Is Relma?
In 1932, Relma was given to 7 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 Relma
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Relma over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Relma
- English REL-muh
Sibling Names for Relma
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Relma — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Relma
How popular is the name Relma?
In 1932, Relma was given to 7 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 Relma a girl's or a boy's name?
Relma is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Relma?
Relma has 2 syllables.
When was Relma most popular?
Relma peaked in 1920, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.