Selima
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Selima first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 50 babies have been named Selima in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Selima is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #61,043 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,043
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Selima
Selima is a girl name .
Selima is currently ranked #61,043 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Selima include Sel, Seli, Seliy, Seliie, Sey, Seie, and Selkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Selima include Selina, Seline, Selin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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