Jorah vs Selah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jorah

Boy #4,882 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"early rain, autumn rain"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,882
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jo

Playground Safety Score

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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

Jorah Rank #4,882
Selah Rank #280

Selah is more popular, ranked #280 vs #4882 for Jorah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jorah ___

  • Jorah Eli
  • Jorah Samuel
  • Jorah Asher
  • Jorah Cole
  • Jorah Luke
  • Jorah James

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 Jorah

Jonah Ezra Caleb Naomi Lyra

If you choose Selah

Shiloh Zion Eden Ezra Lyric

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jorah or Selah more popular?

Selah is more popular, ranked #280 compared to Jorah at #4882 in the United States.

What do Jorah and Selah mean?

Jorah means "early rain, autumn rain" (Hebrew origin). Selah means "to praise; to exalt" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jorah and Selah boy or girl names?

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

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