Selma
Pronunciation: [ s-EHLM-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Selma first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 28 babies have been named Selma in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Selma is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,358 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,358
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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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, Seie, and Selkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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