Shayar vs Selik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shayar

Boy #24,965 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"poet, one who feels deeply"

Origin: Arabic sha'ara

Cultural Roots

Arabic Urdu Pakistani Indian Muslim Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,965
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Selik

Boy #24,829 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, blessed, fortunate"

Origin: Yiddish/Old High German

Cultural Roots

Jewish Yiddish-speaking Eastern European Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,829
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Shayar Rank #24,965
Selik Rank #24,829

Selik is more popular, ranked #24829 vs #24965 for Shayar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shayar or Selik more popular?

Selik is more popular, ranked #24829 compared to Shayar at #24965 in the United States.

What do Shayar and Selik mean?

Shayar means "poet, one who feels deeply" (Arabic sha'ara origin). Selik means "happy, blessed, fortunate" (Yiddish/Old High German origin).

Are Shayar and Selik boy or girl names?

Shayar is primarily a boy name. Selik is primarily a boy name.

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