Selita
Girl nameSelita has been given to 87 babies in the U.S. since 1958. It peaked in 1988.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
87
Peak year
1988 (13 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1958
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Selita — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Selita.
Sibling name ideas for Selita
Same era and popularity as Selita, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Selita?
Selita has been given to 87 babies in the U.S. since 1958. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Selita peak?
Selita peaked in 1988, when 13 babies were given the name.
Is Selita a girl or boy name?
Selita is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Selita are girls).
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