Irma vs Selma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irma

Girl #2,608 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,608
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Irm

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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

Irma Rank #2,608
Selma Rank #2,770

Irma is more popular, ranked #2608 vs #2770 for Selma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Irma ___

  • Irma Louise
  • Irma Mae
  • Irma Jean
  • Irma Rose
  • Irma Grace
  • Irma Ann

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 Irma

Gertrude Bertha Otto Karl Hildegard

If you choose Selma

Alma Vera Helga Marta Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irma or Selma more popular?

Irma is more popular, ranked #2608 compared to Selma at #2770 in the United States.

What do Irma and Selma mean?

Irma means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin). Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin).

Are Irma and Selma boy or girl names?

Irma is primarily a girl name. Selma is primarily a girl name.

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