Celia vs Salma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Celia

Girl #734 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heaven, the sky"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Italian Spanish English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#734
Total SSA Count
382
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ceil, Cee, Lia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Salma

Girl #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, safe"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew Spanish Turkish Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#870
Total SSA Count
310
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Celia Rank #734
Salma Rank #870

Celia is more popular, ranked #734 vs #870 for Salma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Celia ___

  • Celia Rose
  • Celia Grace
  • Celia Anne
  • Celia Jane
  • Celia Mae
  • Celia Joy

Salma ___

  • Salma Nadia
  • Salma Rose
  • Salma Leila
  • Salma Amira
  • Salma Fatima
  • Salma Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Celia

Felix Julian Cordelia Viola Sebastian

If you choose Salma

Layla Amira Yasmin Omar Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Celia or Salma more popular?

Celia is more popular, ranked #734 compared to Salma at #870 in the United States.

What do Celia and Salma mean?

Celia means "heaven, the sky" (Latin origin). Salma means "peaceful, safe" (Arabic origin).

Are Celia and Salma boy or girl names?

Celia is primarily a girl name. Salma is primarily a girl name.

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