Elma is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3413 in 2002 with 40 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 51 births ranking #2964. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 100.0%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 44,921 girls born was named Elma. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.