girl's name
Telma
tel-MAH
- Origin Greek
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,116
Telma is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Telma is a name of Greek origin.
- Peaked in France in 2005, when 45 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 19,650 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1973.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Telma Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 85 |
| 2000s | 290 |
| 2010s | 265 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 175 |
How Popular Is Telma?
In 2025, Telma was given to 30 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Telma Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Telma
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Telma Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Telma over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Telma
- Pronunciation tel-MAH
Sibling Names for Telma
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Telma — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Telma
How popular is the name Telma?
In 2025, Telma was given to 30 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Telma a girl's or a boy's name?
Telma is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Telma?
Telma has 2 syllables.
When was Telma most popular?
Telma peaked in 2005, when 45 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Telma a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Telma currently ranks #1,202 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.