Maylin vs Selina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maylin

Girl #1,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful spirit"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,194
Total SSA Count
198
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Lin, Linnie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Maylin →

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

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Selina →

Popularity Comparison

Maylin Rank #1,194
Selina Rank #1,308

Maylin is more popular, ranked #1194 vs #1308 for Selina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maylin ___

  • Maylin Rose
  • Maylin Grace
  • Maylin Ann
  • Maylin Joy
  • Maylin Claire
  • Maylin Jade

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 Maylin

Jocelyn Madison Vivian Jasmine Lily

If you choose Selina

Celia Serena Marina Julian Adrian

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maylin or Selina more popular?

Maylin is more popular, ranked #1194 compared to Selina at #1308 in the United States.

What do Maylin and Selina mean?

Maylin means "beautiful spirit" (Chinese origin). Selina means "moon" (Greek origin).

Are Maylin and Selina boy or girl names?

Maylin is primarily a girl name. Selina is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Selina vs Maylin Maylin vs Ellery Maylin vs Susanna Maylin vs Crystal Maylin vs Joey
← Full profile: Maylin ← Full profile: Selina Browse all baby names