Belma Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationBEL-ma / ˈbɛl.məTurkish; Arabic
Meaning
Turkish: 'beautiful'; Arabic: 'gift'
Historical & Cultural Background
Belma is a name primarily found in Turkish culture, where it is associated with beauty and grace. In Arabic contexts, it conveys the idea of a gift, reflecting a positive sentiment. The name is not widely used outside these cultural spheres, making it relatively unique. Its usage may vary in different regions, but it retains a feminine quality.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Belma was first seen in the United States in 1895. Belma has ranked as high as #855 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Texas, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Belma has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Belma (1968)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 11 |
| 1915 | 17 |
| 1916 | 10 |
| 1917 | 14 |
| 1918 | 18 |
| 1919 | 13 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1921 | 8 |
| 1922 | 13 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 13 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1927 | 12 |
| 1928 | 14 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 14 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |