Elma vs Selin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elma

Girl #4,584 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"apple"

Origin: Turkish/Bosnian

Cultural Roots

German Turkish Bosnian English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,584
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Ellie, Elly

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Selin

Girl #4,560 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"moon, moonlight"

Origin: Greek Selene

Cultural Roots

Turkish Greek Persian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,560
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sel, Lin

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Popularity Comparison

Elma Rank #4,584
Selin Rank #4,560

Selin is more popular, ranked #4560 vs #4584 for Elma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elma ___

  • Elma Rose
  • Elma Jane
  • Elma Grace
  • Elma May
  • Elma Ruth
  • Elma Bea

Selin ___

  • Selin Ece
  • Selin Nur
  • Selin Ayse
  • Selin Deniz
  • Selin Marie
  • Selin Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elma

Alma Marta Frida Esther Erna

If you choose Selin

Elif Defne Emre Berk Naz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elma or Selin more popular?

Selin is more popular, ranked #4560 compared to Elma at #4584 in the United States.

What do Elma and Selin mean?

Elma means "apple" (Turkish/Bosnian origin). Selin means "moon, moonlight" (Greek Selene origin).

Are Elma and Selin boy or girl names?

Elma is primarily a girl name. Selin is primarily a girl name.

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