Liem vs Selah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liem

Boy #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,715
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Selah

Boy #4,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pause, reflection, musical interlude"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,812
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Liem Rank #5,715
Selah Rank #4,812

Selah is more popular, ranked #4812 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liem or Selah more popular?

Selah is more popular, ranked #4812 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Liem and Selah mean?

Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin). Selah means "pause, reflection, musical interlude" (Hebrew origin).

Are Liem and Selah boy or girl names?

Liem is primarily a boy name. Selah is primarily a boy name.

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