Selah
girl name#216 in 2025Selah entered the US charts in 1962, peaked at #216 in 2025, ranks #216 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1962–2025
#216
rank today
#216
peak (2025)
1,416
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6332 |
| 1970s | #7005 |
| 1980s | #6840 |
| 1990s | #4174 |
| 2000s | #1082 |
| 2010s | #507 |
| 2020s | #326 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Selah has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 15,000 people named Selah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Selah is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Selah in 2025?
- Selah ranks #216 among US girl names in 2025, with 1,416 babies given the name.
- When was the name Selah most popular?
- Selah peaked in 2025, reaching #216 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Selah with classmates?
- Selah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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