Gaia vs Selina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Selina

Girl #1,308 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"moon"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Turkish German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,308
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sel, Lena, Seli

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gaia Rank #1,147
Selina Rank #1,308

Gaia is more popular, ranked #1147 vs #1308 for Selina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gaia ___

  • Gaia Luna
  • Gaia Iris
  • Gaia Sage
  • Gaia Petra
  • Gaia Celeste
  • Gaia Orion

Selina ___

  • Selina Rose
  • Selina Marie
  • Selina Grace
  • Selina Claire
  • Selina Jane
  • Selina Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gaia

Zephyr Astrid Atlas Apollo Clio

If you choose Selina

Celia Serena Marina Julian Adrian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gaia or Selina more popular?

Gaia is more popular, ranked #1147 compared to Selina at #1308 in the United States.

What do Gaia and Selina mean?

Gaia means "earth, land" (Greek origin). Selina means "moon" (Greek origin).

Are Gaia and Selina boy or girl names?

Gaia is primarily a girl name. Selina is primarily a girl name.

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