Selah

Rank 364th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Selah was 364th most popular baby name for girls and 739th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 873 babies were named Selah in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,846 babies in the United States were named Selah. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.8% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Selah is around 10 to 11 years old.

The name "Selah" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Selah is .

Selah Meaning & Origin

Selah is a Biblical term found in the Book of Psalms, often interpreted as a pause for reflection or an indication of a significant moment; it could evoke feelings of contemplation, spirituality, or deep thought.

The name Selah is described as melodious, spiritual and poised.

Pronunciation

Selah is pronounced seh-lah in English. The name Selah has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Selah

"Selah" is frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the Psalms, often thought to be a musical or liturgical note.

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Geography

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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