Selma vs Elma

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 #4,584 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"apple"

Origin: Turkish/Bosnian

German Turkish Bosnian English Scandinavian

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Selma Rank #2,770

Elma Rank #4,584

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 vs #4584 for Elma.

Is Selma or Elma more popular?

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 compared to Elma at #4584 in the United States.

What do Selma and Elma mean?

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

Are Selma and Elma boy or girl names?

Selma is primarily a girl name. Elma is primarily a girl name.