Safa vs Selina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Safa Rank #1,138
Selina Rank #1,308

Safa is more popular, ranked #1138 vs #1308 for Selina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Safa ___

  • Safa Amara
  • Safa Yasmin
  • Safa Layla
  • Safa Noor
  • Safa Rose
  • Safa Zara

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 Safa

Layla Noor Omar Zara Amir

If you choose Selina

Celia Serena Marina Julian Adrian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Safa or Selina more popular?

Safa is more popular, ranked #1138 compared to Selina at #1308 in the United States.

What do Safa and Selina mean?

Safa means "pure, serene, clear" (Arabic origin). Selina means "moon" (Greek origin).

Are Safa and Selina boy or girl names?

Safa is primarily a girl name. Selina is primarily a girl name.

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