Hilma
A girls’ name of Germanic origin, meaning helmet, protective cover; diminutive of Hilda.
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outside the top 1000
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outside the ONS list
Hilma by the numbers
Its American peak was 105 babies in 1915, making it a 1910s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Hilma. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Hildabattle or warrior16 in England and Wales (2025)
- Hilahalo, circle of light3 in England and Wales (2025)
- Hikmawisdom3 in England and Wales (2025)
- Halimagentle; mild; patient129 in England and Wales (2025)
- Himmatcourage, determination, resolution55 in England and Wales (2025)
- Hindadoe; hind40 in the US (2017)
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