Gender-Neutral Name · Latin Origin
Delma
Delma is a neutral baby name of Latin origin, meaning "Of the sea". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Delma often also consider Delon.
Delma meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Of the sea
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Delma to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Delma as D·E·L·M·A, with 5 letters and a gender-neutral usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Delma is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Delma variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Delmaa, Delmae, Delmay, Delm.
- Nicknames: Del and D.
- Middle names: Pair Delma with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Delma middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Delon, Delwin, Delwyn, Delano, Delane — full picks on the sibling names for Delma guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Delma? Browse our names like Delma guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Delma
What does the name Delma mean?
Delma means "Of the sea" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Delma?
Delma originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Delma?
Delma has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Delma a boy's or girl's name?
Delma is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Delma in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Delma sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Delma?
Names that share Delma's sound and style include Delon, Delwin, Delwyn, Delano, Delane.
What middle names pair well with Delma?
Good middle-name fits for Delma pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Delma is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Delma is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Delma?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Delma share its rhythm without rhyming — Delon, Delwin, Delwyn all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.