Elma is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #4390 in 2011 with 33 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 51 births ranking #2964. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 65.0%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 53,297 girls born was named Elma. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.