Determined protector
Vilma is a short form of Wilhelmina, the feminine form of Wilhelm. It is derived from the Germanic elements 'wil', meaning desire or will, and 'helm', meaning helmet or protection. The name gained popularity in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe before being adopted in other regions.
Less common today
Vilma isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,358 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Cuban revolutionary and women's rights activist
Hungarian-American silent film star
Filipino actress and prominent politician
Character in the musical Chicago (often Velma) · Chicago
