girl's name
Valma
VAHL-mah
- Origin Finnish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 388
Valma is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1964 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.
- Valma is a name of Finnish origin.
- Peaked in 1919, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Valma Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 27 |
| 1910s | 103 |
| 1920s | 130 |
| 1930s | 57 |
| 1940s | 21 |
| 1950s | 39 |
| 1960s | 11 |
How Popular Is Valma?
In 1964, Valma 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 Valma
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Valma Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Valma over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Valma
- Pronunciation VAHL-mah
Sibling Names for Valma
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Valma — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Valma
How popular is the name Valma?
In 1964, Valma 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 Valma a girl's or a boy's name?
Valma is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Valma?
Valma has 2 syllables.
When was Valma most popular?
Valma peaked in 1919, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.