Selma vs Milliana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Selma

Girl #2,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine protection, helmet of the gods"

Origin: Germanic/Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German Arabic American Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,770
Total SSA Count: 61
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Milliana

Girl #2,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle strength, strong worker"

Origin: Old French/Old English via Millicent

Cultural Roots

American Italian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,736
Total SSA Count: 63
Syllables: 4
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Selma Rank #2,770

Milliana Rank #2,736

Milliana is more popular, ranked #2736 vs #2770 for Selma.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Selma or Milliana more popular?

Milliana is more popular, ranked #2736 compared to Selma at #2770 in the United States.

What do Selma and Milliana mean?

Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin). Milliana means "gentle strength, strong worker" (Old French/Old English via Millicent origin).

Are Selma and Milliana boy or girl names?

Selma is primarily a girl name. Milliana is primarily a girl name.

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