Elma
Elma is a distinctive choice, ranked #1079 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Elma in their class.
About the Name Elma
Elma is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #1406. The name has climbed 367 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1999.
Elma is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Elma in their class.
⭐ Famous People Named Elma
- Elma González — Elma L.
- Elma Junttila Nelhage — Elma Novah Junttila Nelhage is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Lyon.
- Elma Stuckey — Elma Johnson Stuckey was an African American poet and school teacher.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Elma
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Elma
Almost certainly the only Elma in the class
UK Popularity (1999–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
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