Katya vs Selma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Katya

Girl #2,781 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Eastern European German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,781
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kat, Katja

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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

Katya Rank #2,781
Selma Rank #2,770

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 vs #2781 for Katya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Katya ___

  • Katya Rose
  • Katya Elise
  • Katya Nadia
  • Katya Marina
  • Katya Vera
  • Katya Sophie

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 Katya

Dmitri Nikolai Sasha Masha Ivan

If you choose Selma

Alma Vera Helga Marta Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Katya or Selma more popular?

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 compared to Katya at #2781 in the United States.

What do Katya and Selma mean?

Katya means "pure, clear" (Greek origin). Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin).

Are Katya and Selma boy or girl names?

Katya is primarily a girl name. Selma is primarily a girl name.

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