Name meaning & stats
Palmira
Palmira. 537 US babies since 1940, peak 1960. Notable Palmiras are 1.5× over-represented as politicians.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1960
537 US babies were named Palmira between 1940 and 2025.
Palmira around the world
- France: 210 babies since 1900, peak 1972
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Palmiras end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.5× | Low · 5 people |
| Footballer | 1.3× | Low · 3 people |
| Basketball player | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
| Writer | 1.0× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable women who are politicians, Palmiras show up 1.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1960)