Palma

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Pronounced PAHL-mah /ˈpɑːl.mə/Medium

Meaning: From Latin/Spanish palma, 'palm tree; palm of the hand' — long tied to Palm Sunday and the palm as a symbol of victory and peace. Noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A classic word-name: Palma means 'palm' — of the tree and Palm Sunday (said 'PAHL-mah'). Warm and timeless.

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Origin MediumLatin, Spanish

MeaningFrom Latin/Spanish palma, 'palm tree; palm of the hand' — long tied to Palm Sunday and the palm as a symbol of victory and peace. Noted honestly.

U.S. rank (2023)#16997 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1925

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,569

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Palma comes from Latin/Spanish palma ('palm tree; palm of the hand'), tied to Palm Sunday and to victory. It reads warm and classic — rare in the U.S. (said 'PAHL-mah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, classic, and warm.

Did you know? Palma is Latin and Spanish for 'palm' — the tree and the palm of the hand — long linked to Palm Sunday and the palm as a symbol of victory and peace (said 'PAHL-mah').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Palma — Latin/Spanish 'palm'

Variations

PalmiraPalmyraPaloma

Nicknames

PalMia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Palma mean?

Palma is Latin/Spanish for 'palm' (tree and of the hand), tied to Palm Sunday.

How do you pronounce Palma?

It's said PAHL-mah /ˈpɑːl.mə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Palma a boy or girl name?

Palma is a girl's name.

How popular is Palma?

Palma is an extremely rare name in the U.S.