Selma vs Salima

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 #6,394 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"safe, sound, healthy"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Swahili Turkish African

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Selma Rank #2,770

Salima Rank #6,394

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 vs #6394 for Salima.

Is Selma or Salima more popular?

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 compared to Salima at #6394 in the United States.

What do Selma and Salima mean?

Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin). Salima means "safe, sound, healthy" (Arabic origin).

Are Selma and Salima boy or girl names?

Selma is primarily a girl name. Salima is primarily a girl name.