Alima vs Selma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alima

Girl #5,598 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wise, learned, knowledgeable"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Swahili East African Islamic

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Girl #2,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection, helmet of the gods"

Origin: Germanic/Norse

Scandinavian German Arabic American Turkish

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Alima Rank #5,598

Selma Rank #2,770

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 vs #5598 for Alima.

Is Alima or Selma more popular?

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 compared to Alima at #5598 in the United States.

What do Alima and Selma mean?

Alima means "wise, learned, knowledgeable" (Arabic origin). Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin).

Are Alima and Selma boy or girl names?

Alima is primarily a girl name. Selma is primarily a girl name.