Girl Name · Latin Origin
Palma
Palma — a girl name from the Latin tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Palm tree", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Paloma is on your shortlist, Palma belongs in the same conversation.
Palma meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Palm tree
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Palma to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Palma as P·A·L·M·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Palma is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Palma variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Palmaa, Palmae, Palmay, Palm.
- Nicknames: Pal and P.
- Middle names: Pair Palma with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Palma middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Paloma, Pauline, Paulina, Paulino, Pollyanna — full picks on the sibling names for Palma guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Palma? Browse our names like Palma 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 Palma
What does the name Palma mean?
Palma means "Palm tree" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Palma?
Palma originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Palma?
Palma has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Palma a boy's or girl's name?
Palma is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Palma in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Palma sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Palma?
Names that share Palma's sound and style include Paloma, Pauline, Paulina, Paulino, Pollyanna.
What middle names pair well with Palma?
Good middle-name fits for Palma pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Palma is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Palma is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Palma?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Palma share its rhythm without rhyming — Paloma, Pauline, Paulina all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.