Selah Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSAY-lah / /ˈseɪ.lə/Hebrew; English
Meaning
pause; rest (Hebrew); musical term (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, 'Selah' is often found in the Psalms and is thought to indicate a pause or reflection in the text. In English, it has been adopted as a name, often associated with musical connotations, reflecting a moment of rest or contemplation.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Selahh
- Sela
International Variants
- Selah (English)
Famous people named Selah
Selah Sue — Belgian singer-songwriter.
Selah Marley — model and daughter of Lauryn Hill.
Fictional characters named Selah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Selah was first seen in the United States in 1998. Selah has ranked as high as #1339 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in . 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
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 21 |