The nameVilma
Vilma is the Hungarian, Spanish and Nordic spelling of Wilma.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Vilma comes from Wilhelmina, from the Germanic wil, "will", and helm, "helmet".
Origin
Germanic.
History
In the United States Vilma reached 478th place in 1927.
Popularity of the name Vilma
Vilma in the United States
Vilma was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 952 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Vilma. Its rise began around 1911, and it peaked in 1927. Half of all babies named Vilma in the United States were born before 1955, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 21 births a year on average, against 17 in the five years before.
Vilma in Norway
Vilma was most popular in Norway in the 2010s, with 416 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Vilma. Its rise began around 1969, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Vilma in Norway were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 51 births a year.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Vilma
Names from the same generation as Vilma, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vilma mean?
Vilma comes from Wilhelmina, from the Germanic wil, "will", and helm, "helmet".
What is the origin of the name Vilma?
Germanic.
Is Vilma a girl's or a boy's name?
Vilma is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Vilma?
In 2024, Vilma was the 5791st most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 21 births.
What are the variants of the name Vilma?
Variants and related names of Vilma include Wilhelm and Wilma.
What are good sibling names for Vilma?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Alida, Hilda, Charlene and Gisela for a sister, Hubert, Erwin, Ferdinand and Ervin for a brother.