Gender: Female
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Resolute Protector, Will, Desire, Helmet, Protection
Pronunciation: V EH L M AH
Popularity Rank: #22,752
The name Velma is of Greek origin and means Resolute Protector, Will, Desire, Helmet, Protection, Will-helmet, Protect, Form of Wilhelmina. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Velma is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, United Kingdom, and 56 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: V EH L M AH
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Velma is recorded 1,738 times globally, ranking it as the 22,752th most common name worldwide.
Velma is most prevalent in United States of America, with 1,095 occurrences, making it the 2,763th most popular name in the country.
In Jamaica, the name Velma is found among 1 in every 1286 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #2,763 | 1 : 1,652 |
| South Africa | #8,613 | 1 : 17,116 |
| United Kingdom | #7,322 | 1 : 7,120 |
| Canada | #5,057 | 1 : 5,021 |
| Jamaica | #798 | 1 : 1,286 |
| Brazil | #14,804 | 1 : 31,219 |
| Saudi Arabia | #68,540 | 1 : 131,463 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Velma from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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