Selma
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Comely
- Origin
- Celtic
Selma Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 26,820 baby girls have been named Selma. The name peaked in 1918 with 798 US births that year (rank #223). In 2024, ranked #2788 nationally — 2,565 places below its 1918 peak.
Top States for Selma
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Selma births are: New York (4,719), Pennsylvania (1,344), Texas (1,224).
Other Celtic-Origin Names Like Selma
If you like Selma's Celtic origin, consider these related names: Adair, Adsaluta, Aengus, Ahearn, Aife. Browse all Celtic names →
5-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Selma's exact length and starting letter: Saada, Sabah, Saber, Sabih, Sabir.
Quick Facts About Selma
Variant Forms
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Compare Selma to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Selma against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).