Salma vs Selma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Salma

Girl #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful, safe"

Origin: Arabic

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Girl #2,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection, helmet of the gods"

Origin: Germanic/Norse

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Salma Rank #870

Selma Rank #2,770

Salma is more popular, ranked #870 vs #2770 for Selma.

Is Salma or Selma more popular?

Salma is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Selma at #2770 in the United States.

What do Salma and Selma mean?

Salma means "peaceful, safe" (Arabic origin). Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin).

Are Salma and Selma boy or girl names?

Salma is primarily a girl name. Selma is primarily a girl name.