Selma vs Alima

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 #5,598 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wise, learned, knowledgeable"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Swahili East African Islamic

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Selma Rank #2,770

Alima Rank #5,598

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

Is Selma or Alima more popular?

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

What do Selma and Alima mean?

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

Are Selma and Alima boy or girl names?

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