Itai vs Selah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Itai

Boy #4,710 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is with me"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,710
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tai

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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

Itai Rank #4,710
Selah Rank #280

Selah is more popular, ranked #280 vs #4710 for Itai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Itai ___

  • Itai Ariel
  • Itai Levi
  • Itai Noah
  • Itai Oren
  • Itai Eyal
  • Itai Ben

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 Itai

Noa Rotem Adi Yoav Shira

If you choose Selah

Shiloh Zion Eden Ezra Lyric

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Itai or Selah more popular?

Selah is more popular, ranked #280 compared to Itai at #4710 in the United States.

What do Itai and Selah mean?

Itai means "God is with me" (Hebrew origin). Selah means "to praise; to exalt" (Hebrew origin).

Are Itai and Selah boy or girl names?

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

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