Salima vs Semira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Semira

Girl #6,505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fulfilled desire, exalted"

Origin: Amharic/Ethiopian

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian African Arabic Hebrew Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,505
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Semi, Mira, Sem

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Salima Rank #6,394
Semira Rank #6,505

Salima is more popular, ranked #6394 vs #6505 for Semira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Salima ___

  • Salima Rose
  • Salima Grace
  • Salima Amara
  • Salima Joy
  • Salima Noor
  • Salima Faith

Semira ___

  • Semira Grace
  • Semira Rose
  • Semira Marie
  • Semira Faith
  • Semira Lily
  • Semira Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Salima

Amira Layla Yasmin Zara Omar

If you choose Semira

Amara Zara Layla Nadia Fatima

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Salima or Semira more popular?

Salima is more popular, ranked #6394 compared to Semira at #6505 in the United States.

What do Salima and Semira mean?

Salima means "safe, sound, healthy" (Arabic origin). Semira means "fulfilled desire, exalted" (Amharic/Ethiopian origin).

Are Salima and Semira boy or girl names?

Salima is primarily a girl name. Semira is primarily a girl name.

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