Girl Name · Germanic Origin
Wilma
Wilma is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Germanic origin, and in 2026 it sits in the Top 500 of US baby names.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Wilma? It is a girl name, rooted in Germanic naming tradition, and ranks in our Top 500 popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Willam.
Wilma meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Wilma has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Germanic naming roots help connect Wilma to related Germanic baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Wilma as W·I·L·M·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Wilma is familiar without being overly common in the Top 500 tier.
Wilma variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Wilmaa, Wilmae, Wilmay, Wilm.
- Nicknames: Wil and W.
- Middle names: Pair Wilma with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Wilma middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Willam, William, Willian, Willaim, Willem — full picks on the sibling names for Wilma guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Wilma? Browse our names like Wilma 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 Wilma
What does the name Wilma mean?
Wilma 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 Wilma?
Wilma originates in Germanic naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Wilma?
Wilma has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Wilma a boy's or girl's name?
Wilma is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Wilma in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Wilma sits in the Top 500 tier — familiar without being overly common.
What names are similar to Wilma?
Names that share Wilma's sound and style include Willam, William, Willian, Willaim, Willem.
What middle names pair well with Wilma?
Good middle-name fits for Wilma pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Wilma is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Wilma is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Wilma?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Wilma share its rhythm without rhyming — Willam, William, Willian all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.