Elma is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #4644 in 2010 with 31 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 51 births ranking #2964. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 55.0%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 57,333 girls born was named Elma. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.