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The name Zelma peaked for boys at #1129 in 1903. Zelma is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

The name Zelma is a girl's name of German origin meaning "God helmet".

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Familiar in the US, Brazil, and Latvia in the early 20th century, Zelma has been off the radar for some time. While the Selma-Thelma-Velma connection might date it, with Zelda and Alma sparking recent interest and clunky names holding new appeal, Zelma may be one to reconsider. 
 
Derived from Anselm meaning "god's helmet", Zelma has been notably borne by singer and actress Zelma O'Neal, philanthropist and opera singer Zelma Watson George, and by civil rights activist Zelma Henderson (born Zelma Cleota Hurst). More recently, it has appeared on a character in the Marvel TV series Ironheart, while Liberian singer Zelma Davis and actress Zelma Cherem are two more bearers.
 
Zelma was given to just 17 girls in the US in a recent year, but this is the highest number born since the 70s.

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The name Zelma is currently ranked #981 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #216 in 1902. It is currently rising in popularity. Zelma is occasionally used for boys in 1944.

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