NAME PROFILE
Zelma
Zelma is of uncertain origin, but it is often considered a variation of the name Selma, which means 'peaceful' or 'calm.' People with the name Zelma are often perceived as warm-hearted and nurturing, bringing harmony and joy to those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 16,936 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1915 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1979 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 24%MS — 19%TN — 19%NC — 19%GA — 19%
Notable People
Zelma Davis (Singer, member of the group Zapp) · Zelma McCarty (Civil Rights Activist) · Zelma D. Lee (Author, known for her works on African American history)
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