Selma vs Ahlam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Selma

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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Girl #3,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dreams, aspirations"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic North African Middle Eastern

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Selma Rank #2,770

Ahlam Rank #3,013

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 vs #3013 for Ahlam.

Is Selma or Ahlam more popular?

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 compared to Ahlam at #3013 in the United States.

What do Selma and Ahlam mean?

Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin). Ahlam means "dreams, aspirations" (Arabic origin).

Are Selma and Ahlam boy or girl names?

Selma is primarily a girl name. Ahlam is primarily a girl name.