Helma
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About Helma
Helma is a feminine name with Germanic origins, functioning as a diminutive form of names containing the element "helm," meaning "helmet" or "protection." It can be considered a variation of Wilhelmina or a feminine form of Helm or Helmut. Popular primarily in German-speaking countries and the Netherlands, Helma carries a classic European sensibility. The name projects strength and security through its etymological connection to protection. While never reaching widespread popularity in English-speaking countries, it maintains steady usage in Northern European communities. Helma offers a distinctive alternative to more common names like Helene or Helena, combining brevity with substantive meaning and historical roots dating back to medieval Germanic naming traditions.
Pronounced HEL-muh.
As of October 2026, Helma ranked #5885 in US births in 1952 SSA, peaked at #764 in 1894.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Helma on lists
Famous Helmas
- Helma Sanders
Brahms, German film director
- Helma Orosz
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Helma in pop culture
- Wilhelmina "Helma" Zukas
main character in mystery series by Jo Dereske