Selah
boy name#6446 in 2025Selah entered the US charts in 1998, peaked at #4701 in 2024, ranks #6446 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1998–2025
#6446
rank today
#4701
peak (2024)
13
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #8753 |
| 2000s | #9591 |
| 2010s | #8634 |
| 2020s | #6916 |
Living bearers
About 200 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 #6446 among US boy names in 2025, with 13 babies given the name.
- When was the name Selah most popular?
- Selah peaked in 2024, reaching #4701 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Selah with classmates?
- Selah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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