Palma Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationPAL-ma / ˈpɑːlməLatin; Spanish
Meaning
Latin: palm tree; Spanish: of the palm
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Palma is derived from the Latin word 'palma', which means palm tree, symbolizing victory and peace. In Spanish-speaking cultures, it is often associated with the palm tree's significance in religious and cultural contexts. The name has been used in various regions, particularly in Spain and Italy, where it is also a place name.
Trend Summary
The name Palma has seen limited popularity in the U.S., remaining relatively uncommon.
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International Variants
- Palma (Italian)
- Palma (Spanish)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Palma was first seen in the United States in 1889. Palma has ranked as high as #794 nationally, which occurred in 1925, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Palma has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Palma (1968)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1893 | 10 |
| 1894 | 9 |
| 1895 | 19 |
| 1896 | 6 |
| 1897 | 11 |
| 1898 | 13 |
| 1899 | 9 |
| 1900 | 18 |
| 1901 | 10 |
| 1902 | 18 |
| 1903 | 19 |
| 1904 | 13 |
| 1905 | 16 |
| 1906 | 18 |
| 1907 | 28 |
| 1908 | 21 |
| 1909 | 13 |
| 1910 | 33 |
| 1911 | 21 |
| 1912 | 41 |
| 1913 | 32 |
| 1914 | 69 |
| 1915 | 84 |
| 1916 | 83 |
| 1917 | 96 |
| 1918 | 97 |
| 1919 | 92 |
| 1920 | 70 |
| 1921 | 96 |
| 1922 | 80 |
| 1923 | 97 |
| 1924 | 88 |
| 1925 | 100 |
| 1926 | 99 |
| 1927 | 85 |
| 1928 | 76 |
| 1929 | 68 |
| 1930 | 75 |
| 1931 | 68 |
| 1932 | 69 |
| 1933 | 50 |
| 1934 | 51 |
| 1935 | 64 |
| 1936 | 54 |
| 1937 | 39 |
| 1938 | 46 |
| 1939 | 43 |
| 1940 | 47 |
| 1941 | 36 |
| 1942 | 64 |
| 1943 | 51 |
| 1944 | 41 |
| 1945 | 42 |
| 1946 | 42 |
| 1947 | 53 |
| 1948 | 47 |
| 1949 | 73 |
| 1950 | 57 |
| 1951 | 44 |
| 1952 | 47 |
| 1953 | 57 |
| 1954 | 57 |
| 1955 | 37 |
| 1956 | 44 |
| 1957 | 36 |
| 1958 | 29 |
| 1959 | 43 |
| 1960 | 25 |
| 1961 | 23 |
| 1962 | 18 |
| 1963 | 28 |
| 1964 | 21 |
| 1965 | 19 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 20 |
| 1968 | 12 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 18 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |