Selma vs Salma

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 #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful, safe"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Hebrew Spanish Turkish Persian

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Selma Rank #2,770

Salma Rank #870

Salma is more popular, ranked #870 vs #2770 for Selma.

Is Selma or Salma more popular?

Salma is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Selma at #2770 in the United States.

What do Selma and Salma mean?

Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin). Salma means "peaceful, safe" (Arabic origin).

Are Selma and Salma boy or girl names?

Selma is primarily a girl name. Salma is primarily a girl name.