The nameElma
Elma is a short girl's name of debated origin.
- Girl's name
- Debated
Meaning
It is linked to Alma; in Turkish, elma means "apple".
Origin
Debated.
History
In France it has risen since the 2000s and is at its highest today.
Popularity of the name Elma
Elma in France
731stmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (55 births)
860babies named Elma in France since 1900
Elma was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 255 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Elma. Its rise began around 1993, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Elma in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 42 births a year on average, against 22 in the five years before.
Elma in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elma mean?
It is linked to Alma; in Turkish, elma means "apple".
What is the origin of the name Elma?
Debated.
Is Elma a girl's or a boy's name?
Elma is a girl's name.