Arcaius vs Selah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arcaius

Boy #4,640 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Arcadia, of the idyllic land"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,640
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Arc, Kai, Cas

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Arcaius Rank #4,640
Selah Rank #280

Selah is more popular, ranked #280 vs #4640 for Arcaius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arcaius ___

  • Arcaius James
  • Arcaius Julian
  • Arcaius Theodore
  • Arcaius Elliot
  • Arcaius Marcus
  • Arcaius Felix

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 Arcaius

Cassius Theron Aurelia Lyra Maximus

If you choose Selah

Shiloh Zion Eden Ezra Lyric

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arcaius or Selah more popular?

Selah is more popular, ranked #280 compared to Arcaius at #4640 in the United States.

What do Arcaius and Selah mean?

Arcaius means "from Arcadia, of the idyllic land" (Greek origin). Selah means "to praise; to exalt" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arcaius and Selah boy or girl names?

Arcaius is primarily a boy name. Selah is primarily a girl name.

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