Elma is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2974 in 2001 with 48 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 51 births ranking #2964. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 140.0%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 37,512 girls born was named Elma. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.