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The baby name Delma is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DEL-mə,del-MAH.

Delma is English, Irish, Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English, Irish, Spanish
Pronunciation: DEL-mə,del-MAH

What is the meaning of the name Delma ?

The baby name Delma is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DEL-mə,del-MAH.

Delma is English, Irish, Spanish in Origin.

Delma is a feminine given name with multiple etymological paths. In Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking contexts it is often explained as a feminine counterpart to Delmar, from the phrase del mar, “of the sea.” In Romance and Italian usage it can also contract from Adelma, a name built on the Germanic elements adal “noble” and helm “helmet, protection,” yielding the sense “noble protector.” Some bearers treat Delma as a short form of Elma, itself from Germanic helm names, reinforcing the protective meaning.

Records show modest use in the United States from the late 19th century through the mid‑20th century, with continued but sparse presence today. The name also occurs in Iberia, Latin America, and the Philippines under Spanish/Portuguese influence. Variants and related forms include Adelma, Elma, and the masculine Delmar; diminutives and nicknames include Del, Della, and Delmi/Delmy. Meaning is typically interpreted as either “of the sea” or “noble protector.”

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Delma – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BF 0 #10 1 188
HT Girls 0 #23 1 950
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
AO 0 #74 4 2,729
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
PR Girls 0 #159 9 3,171
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
AO Girls 0 #170 40 4,575
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
UY 0 #181 2 2,477
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
AR 0 #192 2 2,915
NA Girls 0 #234 4 7,146
AO Boys 0 #246 4 5,568
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
JM Girls 0 #276 3 7,507
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
BR 0 #331 15 5,969
GH Girls 0 #335 3 6,973
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
QA Girls 0 #337 7 15,378
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
BO Girls 0 #349 312 9,488
BO 0 #353 29 6,868
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
PH Girls 0 #364 27 13,098
OM Girls 0 #387 10 15,987
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
PT Girls 0 #436 16 7,952
UY Girls 0 #438 73 6,731
MX 0 #439 7 8,339
GT Girls 0 #460 46 7,500
PA Girls 0 #464 18 9,861
ZA 0 #471 4 14,421
AR Boys 0 #481 3 7,628
KW Girls 0 #493 23 19,177
CR Girls 0 #501 32 11,342
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CO 0 #507 4 7,768
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
CM Girls 0 #531 10 11,671
AE Girls 0 #535 19 20,968
PS Girls 0 #545 3 10,981
AR Girls 0 #548 52 8,289
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BH 0 #579 9 17,937
BR Girls 0 #594 395 12,708
BO Boys 0 #619 4 9,244
SG Girls 0 #625 8 18,916
HK Girls 0 #642 9 16,104
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
PE Girls 0 #757 189 14,861
SY 0 #763 5 11,684
BR Boys 0 #783 3 12,213
CL Girls 0 #799 53 14,098
NG Girls 0 #824 3 15,093
TN 0 #863 3 13,765
SA Girls 0 #887 49 25,931
CO Girls 0 #904 175 16,140
United States Girls 2023 #910 5 8,600
OM Boys 0 #913 6 17,948
PE Boys 0 #919 8 14,506
Spain Girls 0 #923 61 5,561
CO Boys 0 #979 3 15,656
MY Girls 0 #984 11 24,821
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
MX Girls 0 #1,036 148 17,781
ZA Girls 0 #1,114 28 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,139 5 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,181 2 25,439
DZ 0 #1,230 5 20,130
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,266 7 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,370 77 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,688 4 28,008

Delma is popular in 55 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
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AO
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People also ask about Delma

Delma is predominantly a girl's name.
Delma is a 2 syllable name, pronounced DEL-mə,del-MAH.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Della, Delmae, Delmah, Delima and Délma.
Across languages, Delma has these equivalents: Adela / Adeline (noble), Delmar / Marina (of the sea).
Somewhat — Delma ranked #910 in United States in 2023, placing it just outside the most common names.
Delma's popularity is rising. It moved from #917 in 2015 to #910 in 2023 in United States.