Selma vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Selma

Girl #2,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection, helmet of the gods"

Origin: Germanic/Norse

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Selma Rank #2,770

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #2770 for Selma.

Is Selma or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Selma at #2770 in the United States.

What do Selma and Lydia mean?

Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Selma and Lydia boy or girl names?

Selma is primarily a girl name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.