Selma vs Irma

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 #2,608 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"whole, universal"

Origin: Germanic

German Spanish Italian American

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Selma Rank #2,770

Irma Rank #2,608

Irma is more popular, ranked #2608 vs #2770 for Selma.

Is Selma or Irma more popular?

Irma is more popular, ranked #2608 compared to Selma at #2770 in the United States.

What do Selma and Irma mean?

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

Are Selma and Irma boy or girl names?

Selma is primarily a girl name. Irma is primarily a girl name.