Hilma
- Pronunciation
- [Hil-ma]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Protective
- Origin
- German
Hilma Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,999 baby girls have been named Hilma. The name peaked in 1915 with 105 US births that year (rank #646).
Top States for Hilma
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Hilma births are: Minnesota (126), Michigan (73), Texas (43).
Other German-Origin Names Like Hilma
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5-Letter Names Starting with H
Names with Hilma's exact length and starting letter: Haani, Habib, Hadad, Hadar, Haden.
Quick Facts About Hilma
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helma | Protective | Female | German |
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Compare Hilma to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Hilma against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).