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Selma

female

Meaning

"Peace"

Used in European and Arabic contexts with different derivations; commonly associated with peace, and reinforced by literary and historical usage.

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Popularity History of Selma

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2788Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#2788

Selma was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-352

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Selma

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Quick Facts

OriginGermanic, Arabic
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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