girl's name
Zalma
ZAHL-muh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 89
Zalma is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2013 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.
- Peaked in 1997, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1997.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Zalma Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 51 |
| 2010s | 6 |
How Popular Is Zalma?
In 2013, Zalma 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 Zalma
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Zalma Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Zalma over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Zalma
- Pronunciation ZAHL-muh
Sibling Names for Zalma
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Zalma — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Zalma
How popular is the name Zalma?
In 2013, Zalma 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 Zalma a girl's or a boy's name?
Zalma is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Zalma?
Zalma has 2 syllables.
When was Zalma most popular?
Zalma peaked in 1997, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.