Girl nameCurrently #280 in the USRising
Selah
2 syllablesPeak year: 20245 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Selah's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Selah's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Selah |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 40 |
| 1996 | 40 |
| 1997 | 33 |
| 1998 | 53 |
| 1999 | 107 |
| 2000 | 124 |
| 2001 | 124 |
| 2002 | 161 |
| 2003 | 189 |
| 2004 | 179 |
| 2005 | 268 |
| 2006 | 330 |
| 2007 | 344 |
| 2008 | 385 |
| 2009 | 426 |
| 2010 | 468 |
| 2011 | 517 |
| 2012 | 580 |
| 2013 | 552 |
| 2014 | 583 |
| 2015 | 697 |
| 2016 | 688 |
| 2017 | 704 |
| 2018 | 747 |
| 2019 | 709 |
| 2020 | 735 |
| 2021 | 831 |
| 2022 | 892 |
| 2023 | 1,036 |
| 2024 | 1,143 |
Selah through the decades
- Selah peaked in 2024, when 1,143 babies were named Selah in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Selah has risen 84% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Selah currently ranks #280 in the US and is on the rise.