Selia
girl nameSelia entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #2149 in 1945, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#2149
peak (1945)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4809 |
| 1920s | #3557 |
| 1930s | #3630 |
| 1940s | #3722 |
| 1950s | #4232 |
| 1960s | #5609 |
| 1970s | #6768 |
| 1980s | #7704 |
| 1990s | #10393 |
| 2000s | #7953 |
| 2010s | #10791 |
| 2020s | #12084 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Selia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Selia alive today was born around 1983, making them about 42 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Selia in 2025?
- Selia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Selia most popular?
- Selia peaked in 1945, reaching #2149 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Selia with classmates?
- Selia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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