Belma is a unique and captivating female given name of Slavic origin, particularly popular among Southern Slavic peoples. It is derived from the word 'bjelma', which translates to 'white' in some Slavic languages. This name has gained recognition beyond its roots due to its melodious sound and distinctive character.
The name Belma saw its peak popularity between 1914 and 1928, with a significant jump from 11 births in 1914 to 17 births in 1915, followed by consistent high numbers until 1928. The highest year on record was 1927 with 14 births. After the 1930s, the number of Belma births began to decline and has remained relatively low since then, with a few sporadic spikes in recent years (2002, 2003, 2005-2007). Overall, from 1895 to 2021, there have been a total of 640 births named Belma.