Amelia vs Selma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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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
Nicknames
Sel, Elma

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Selma Rank #2,770

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2770 for Selma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Selma ___

  • Selma Jane
  • Selma Rose
  • Selma Grace
  • Selma May
  • Selma Louise
  • Selma Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Selma

Alma Vera Helga Marta Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Selma more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Selma at #2770 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Selma mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin).

Are Amelia and Selma boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Selma is primarily a girl name.

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