Mia vs Selma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mia

Girl #5 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mine, beloved"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Italian Scandinavian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
12,113
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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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

Mia Rank #5
Selma Rank #2,770

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2770 for Selma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mia ___

  • Mia Rose
  • Mia Grace
  • Mia Jane
  • Mia Claire
  • Mia Elizabeth
  • Mia Louise

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 Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Selma

Alma Vera Helga Marta Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Selma more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Selma at #2770 in the United States.

What do Mia and Selma mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin).

Are Mia and Selma boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Selma is primarily a girl name.

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