Elia vs Selah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elia

Girl #840 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#840
Total SSA Count
320
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lia

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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

Elia Rank #840
Selah Rank #280

Selah is more popular, ranked #280 vs #840 for Elia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elia ___

  • Elia Grace
  • Elia Rose
  • Elia Jane
  • Elia Marie
  • Elia Claire
  • Elia Pearl

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 Elia

Cleo Mira Silas Felix Nora

If you choose Selah

Shiloh Zion Eden Ezra Lyric

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elia or Selah more popular?

Selah is more popular, ranked #280 compared to Elia at #840 in the United States.

What do Elia and Selah mean?

Elia means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Selah means "to praise; to exalt" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elia and Selah boy or girl names?

Elia is primarily a girl name. Selah is primarily a girl name.

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