Selita
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Selita first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 87 babies have been named Selita in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Selita is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,714 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,714
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Selita
Selita is a girl name .
Selita is currently ranked #16,714 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Selita include Sel, Seli, Seliy, Seliie, Sey, Seie, and Selkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Selita include Selina, Seline, Selin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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