girl name
Selah
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#216 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Selah in the US, 1880–2025
Selah first appears in US records in 1962. It peaked in 2025, when 1,416 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,416.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Selah popular?
Near its peak Selah is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 6,012 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6,176 | |
| 2000s | 2,482 | |
| 1990s | 347 | |
| 1980s | 104 | |
| 1970s | 55 | |
| 1960s | 11 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Selah a boy or a girl name?
Selah is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Selah a popular name right now?
Selah is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Selah?
In 2025, Selah ranked #216 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Selah most popular?
Selah was most popular in 2025, when about 1,416 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.