Nilza vs Selisa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nilza

Girl #63,943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"champion (from Neil/Nils root)"

Origin: Norse

Cultural Roots

Brazilian Portuguese Latin American Cape Verdean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#63,943
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nil, Nilzinha

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nilza Rank #63,943
Selisa Rank #63,821

Selisa is more popular, ranked #63821 vs #63943 for Nilza.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nilza ___

  • Nilza Maria
  • Nilza Santos
  • Nilza Beatriz
  • Nilza Cristina
  • Nilza Fernanda

Selisa ___

  • Selisa Rose
  • Selisa Anne
  • Selisa Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nilza

Rosilda Edilza Nilton Wagner Sandra

If you choose Selisa

Vanessa Clarissa Melissa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nilza or Selisa more popular?

Selisa is more popular, ranked #63821 compared to Nilza at #63943 in the United States.

What do Nilza and Selisa mean?

Nilza means "champion (from Neil/Nils root)" (Norse origin). Selisa means "Moon goddess; pledged to God" (Greek/Hebrew origin).

Are Nilza and Selisa boy or girl names?

Nilza is primarily a girl name. Selisa is primarily a girl name.

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