Girl Name
Zulma
Zulma 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.
Zulma — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Zulema is on your shortlist, Zulma belongs in the same conversation.
Zulma meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Zulma has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Zulma as Z·U·L·M·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Zulma is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Zulma variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Zulmaa, Zulmae, Zulmay, Zulm.
- Nicknames: Zul and Z.
- Middle names: Pair Zulma with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Zulma middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Zulema, Zelma, Zaylen, Zula, Zoila — full picks on the sibling names for Zulma guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Zulma? Browse our names like Zulma 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 Zulma
What does the name Zulma mean?
Zulma 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 Zulma?
The exact origin of Zulma is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Zulma?
Zulma has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Zulma a boy's or girl's name?
Zulma is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Zulma in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Zulma sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Zulma?
Names that share Zulma's sound and style include Zulema, Zelma, Zaylen, Zula, Zoila.
What middle names pair well with Zulma?
Good middle-name fits for Zulma pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Zulma is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Zulma is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Zulma?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Zulma share its rhythm without rhyming — Zulema, Zelma, Zaylen all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.