What is the origin of the name Thelma?

Thelma is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Thelma?

In 2023, 32 babies were named Thelma in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Thelma is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 32 →

All-Time Total: 204,703

Peak Year: 1921

Thelma is of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly derived from the Greek word "thelema" meaning "will" or "wish."

Girl names closely related to Thelma

Dora Margie Bliss Amarie Amethyst Aleyna Valarie Belinda

Boy names closely related to Thelma

Aaiden Lazarus Isaih Arian Zacharias Ramsey Eugenio Neythan

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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