Amelia vs Selah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Selah

Girl #280 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to praise; to exalt"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#280
Total SSA Count
1,122
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ley, Lah

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Selah Rank #280

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #280 for Selah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Selah ___

  • Selah Grace
  • Selah Joy
  • Selah Marie
  • Selah Rose
  • Selah Faith
  • Selah Hope

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Selah

Shiloh Zion Eden Ezra Lyric

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Selah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Selah at #280 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Selah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Selah means "to praise; to exalt" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Selah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Selah is primarily a girl name.

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