Selma vs Alla

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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Boy #28,478 Most Popular

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Selma Rank #2,770

Alla Rank #28,478

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 vs #28478 for Alla.

Is Selma or Alla more popular?

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 compared to Alla at #28478 in the United States.

What do Selma and Alla mean?

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

Are Selma and Alla boy or girl names?

Selma is primarily a girl name. Alla is primarily a boy name.