Holding steady.
Popularity of Arma since 1906
Babies named Arma per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 29 |
| 1920s | 94 |
| 1930s | 118 |
| 1940s | 160 |
| 1950s | 148 |
| 1960s | 51 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Arma is a rare feminine name in the United States, first recorded for a baby girl in 1906. It reached its peak usage in 1946, but never entered the top 1000 rankings, and data from the latest year, 2025, shows it remains outside the ranked names. The name has a stable trajectory over its history, with very low but consistent use. No state has reported significant concentrations, and it does not appear as a top name in any region. As a modern English coinage, Arma lacks deep etymological roots, but its simple two-syllable structure gives it a soft, distinctive quality.
The name Arma likely arose as a modern English coinage, possibly as a diminutive or variant of Armina (itself a feminine form of Armin) or a respelling of Arma from other languages. It has seen sporadic use in the United States since the early 20th century, with a peak in 1946.
Sibling names for Arma
Names that share Arma's style, for a brother or sister.
