Girl Name
Palma
Palma is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Palma — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Paloma is on your shortlist, Palma belongs in the same conversation.
Palma meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Palma has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
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 has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Palma?
The exact origin of Palma is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
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.