Jess vs Selah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Jess Rank #4,646
Selah Rank #280

Selah is more popular, ranked #280 vs #4646 for Jess.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jess ___

  • Jess Alexander
  • Jess Michael
  • Jess William
  • Jess Thomas
  • Jess James
  • Jess Lee

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 Jess

Sam Dale Cole Bree Drew

If you choose Selah

Shiloh Zion Eden Ezra Lyric

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jess or Selah more popular?

Selah is more popular, ranked #280 compared to Jess at #4646 in the United States.

What do Jess and Selah mean?

Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin). Selah means "to praise; to exalt" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jess and Selah boy or girl names?

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

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