Air, atmosphere, or noble
In Finnish, the name means 'air' or 'atmosphere' and is related to the mythological figure Ilmatar. In Germanic contexts, it is often a diminutive of names like Wilhelmina, meaning 'resolute protection' or 'noble'.
Less common today
Ilma isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,501 in 2025.
Swiss writer and translator
Swiss actress
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
