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Current rank (2025)#2604
Babies named Selim in 202550
Total recorded1,023
Peak year2017 (78 babies)
Highest rank ever#1880
Years in records1971–2025 (36 years of data)
Change over last 5 years↓ 32 spots

Frequently asked about Selim

What does the name Selim mean?
Selim means “God is my nation or God's people” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Selim?
Selim has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “God is my nation or God's people”.
How popular is Selim?
Selim ranked #2604 in 2025 — given to 50 babies that year.
When was Selim most popular?
Selim peaked in 2017 with 78 babies registered that year.
Is Selim a boy or girl name?
Selim is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Selims in registered births are male.
Is the name Selim rising or falling in popularity?
Selim has fallen 32 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2572 in 2020 to #2604 in 2025.
How long has Selim been recorded?
Selim appears in birth records across 36 years — from 1971 through 2025.

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