Selima

Girl name

Selima has been given to 55 babies in the U.S. since 1974. It peaked in 1977.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1977 (7 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1974

10-year trend

Gender split

All girls

Names one letter away from Selima — alternate spellings parents actually use.

27,202 babies since 1880

19,225 babies since 1880

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Selima.

55 babies since 1919

55 babies since 1958

55 babies since 1962

55 babies since 1967

55 babies since 1968

55 babies since 1971

55 babies since 1972

55 babies since 1973

How popular is the name Selima?

Selima has been given to 55 babies in the U.S. since 1974. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Selima peak?

Selima peaked in 1977, when 7 babies were given the name.

Is Selima a girl or boy name?

Selima is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Selima are girls).

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