Selima

Q: How popular is the name Selima?

Selima is ranked #61043 in popularity for girl names.

Girl Name #61,043 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Selima is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Selima often also consider Kiasha, Wakisha, Dwaina .

Popularity Over Time

#61,043

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #61,043
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Selina #1308 Seline #4017 Selin #4560

Nicknames

Sel Sey Selie Seliie

Middle Name Ideas

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Selima Ruth

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Selima Grace

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Frequently Asked Questions About Selima

Is Selima a boy or girl name?

Selima is primarily used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Selima?

Selima is currently ranked #61043 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Selima?

Common nicknames for Selima include Sel, Sey, Selie, and Seliie.

Is Selima a common or rare name?

Selima is an uncommon name, ranked #61043 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Selima

Selima is a girl name .

Selima is currently ranked #61,043 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Selima include Sel, Sey, Selie, and Seliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Selima include Selina, Seline, Selin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.