Why Elma Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Elma” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Elma” is of German origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Amle.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Amel.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Elma

The true meaning of ‘Elma’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Elma is a name that denotes you are the foundation of society. Your good sense of structure makes you an excellent organizer and manager of any enterprise. You are also stable, disciplined, practical, reliable, hard-working, and frugal. Being impulsive is not your style. You think things through carefully before embarking on a course of action. Turning ideas to reality is one of your best traits.

Your heart’s desire is to help and care for those you love. You treasure family values and traditions. You are willing to sacrifice yourself for the sake of others. Giving advice is a natural ability for you. You are somewhat hesitant to show your artistic talents. People appreciate the love you give to them.

When people hear the name Elma, they perceive you as someone who is mysterious, independent, and respectable. Others see you as an intellectual and an aristocrat. Being well-dressed increases your confidence and dignity. People see you as being analytical with keen observation.

You are a freedom-loving party person – active and restless. Your keen mind makes it difficult for others to fool you. You cleverly view a situation at different angles.

Your most likely vocation: engineer, educator, businessman, farmer, scientist, manufacturer, professor, legal practitioner, keeper of stores, builder.

Lucky colors: All shades of gray and bright blues

Lucky gem(s): Sapphire

Lucky day(s): Thursday

Lucky botanicals: Lesser celandine, sage, spinach, wintergreen, medlar

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Is The Name Elma Popular?

“Elma” is not a popular baby girl’s name in Indiana as reported in the 1930 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only seven babies in Indiana have the same name as you in 1930. A total of only 371 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1918 with a total of 659 babies.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Elma” was recorded 22,120 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Elmas to occupy the country of Palau with an estimated population of 18,058.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 28 newborn babies. (See FAQ) Elma became a popular girl’s name in the state of Idaho in the year 1910. It ranked #48 with 6 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1915 in the state of Oregon with 17 baby girls.

This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of Oregon for 4 years from 1912 to 1917 (may not be consecutive).

For the past three decades (1994 to 2023), the name “Elma” was recorded 926 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Elma, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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