Selma vs Alta

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 #6,119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high, elevated"

Origin: Latin

Spanish Italian American German

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Selma Rank #2,770

Alta Rank #6,119

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 vs #6119 for Alta.

Is Selma or Alta more popular?

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 compared to Alta at #6119 in the United States.

What do Selma and Alta mean?

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

Are Selma and Alta boy or girl names?

Selma is primarily a girl name. Alta is primarily a girl name.