Elva vs Selma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elva

Girl #3,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elf, magical being"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian Irish English

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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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Elva Rank #3,690

Selma Rank #2,770

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 vs #3690 for Elva.

Is Elva or Selma more popular?

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 compared to Elva at #3690 in the United States.

What do Elva and Selma mean?

Elva means "elf, magical being" (Old Norse origin). Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin).

Are Elva and Selma boy or girl names?

Elva is primarily a girl name. Selma is primarily a girl name.