Selma

Pronunciation: [ s-EHLM-uh ]

Boy Name #28,358 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Selma is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-EHLM-uh.

Parents who love the name Selma often also consider Selma, Serena, Selina .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #28,358
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Sel Sey Selie

Also a Girl Name

Selma is also used as a girl name, ranked #2770.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Selma

Is Selma a boy or girl name?

Selma is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #28358. As a girl name, it is ranked #2770. Selma is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Selma?

Selma is pronounced s-EHLM-uh.

How popular is the name Selma?

Selma is currently ranked #28358 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Selma?

Common nicknames for Selma include Sel, Sey, and Selie.

Is Selma a common or rare name?

Selma is an uncommon name, ranked #28358 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Selma

Selma is a boy name .

Is Selma a boy or girl name? Selma is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,358 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,770. Selma is more commonly used as a girl name.

Selma is currently ranked #28,358 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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