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Selah Girl

Popularity: #261 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationSAY-lah / /ˈseɪ.lə/

Hebrew

Meaning

to pause; to rest

Historical & Cultural Background

Selah is a term found in the Hebrew Bible, often used in the Psalms. Its exact meaning is debated, but it is generally understood to indicate a pause or reflection in the text. The name has gained popularity in modern times, particularly among those who appreciate its biblical roots. It is often associated with tranquility and contemplation.

Trend Summary

Selah has seen a rise in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Selahh

International Variants

  • Selah (English)

Famous people named Selah

Fictional characters named Selah

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Selah was first seen in the United States in 1962. Selah has ranked as high as #520 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Selah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Selah (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 125
12%
CA 106
10%
FL 94
9%
NC 52
5%
GA 51
5%
TN 44
4%
OH 40
4%
VA 39
4%
PA 39
4%
NY 34
3%
AZ 30
3%
MN 27
3%
WI 26
2%
IN 25
2%
SC 24
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19626
19675
19726
19735
19747
19766
19778
197814
19799
198011
198110
198217
19837
19846
19858
198612
198716
19889
19898
199011
199116
199219
199324
199416
199540
199640
199733
199848
1999100
2000116
2001124
2002154
2003179
2004179
2005263
2006324
2007344
2008380
2009419
2010460
2011506
2012574
2013552
2014577
2015690
2016688
2017694
2018732
2019701
2020722
2021822
2022884
20231,024
20241,122