Helma
- Pronunciation
- [Hel-ma]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Protective
- Origin
- German
Helma Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 595 baby girls have been named Helma. The name peaked in 1916 with 25 US births that year (rank #1501).
Top States for Helma
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Helma births are: Wisconsin (6).
Other German-Origin Names Like Helma
If you like Helma's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
5-Letter Names Starting with H
Names with Helma's exact length and starting letter: Haani, Habib, Hadad, Hadar, Haden.
Quick Facts About Helma
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Compare Helma to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Helma against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).