Aster vs Selma

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
Nicknames
Sel, Elma

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Aster Rank #2,744
Selma Rank #2,770

Aster is more popular, ranked #2744 vs #2770 for Selma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aster ___

  • Aster Mae
  • Aster June
  • Aster Blue
  • Aster Violet
  • Aster Rose

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 Aster

Luna Orion Lyra Jasper Sage

If you choose Selma

Alma Vera Helga Marta Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aster or Selma more popular?

Aster is more popular, ranked #2744 compared to Selma at #2770 in the United States.

What do Aster and Selma mean?

Aster means "star" (Greek origin). Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin).

Are Aster and Selma boy or girl names?

Aster is primarily a girl name. Selma is primarily a girl name.

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