Willma

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Resolute Protector; Willful

Background: The name Willma originates from the Germanic element 'wil,' meaning 'will' or 'desire,' combined with 'helm,' meaning 'protection.' This formation highlights the qualities of being a resolute protector.

At a glance

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Lifetime rank
#5,128
Total births
673
Most popular decade
1910s (420 births)
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Years in Top 100
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First recorded year
1898

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Female

First year
1898
First year births
5
First year rank
#1,700
Peak year
1918
Peak year births
27
Peak rank
#1,537
Most recent year
1965
Recent year births
6
Recent rank
#5,815

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