Lavi 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

Lavi Rank #4,678
Selah Rank #280

Selah is more popular, ranked #280 vs #4678 for Lavi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lavi ___

  • Lavi Yosef
  • Lavi David
  • Lavi Noam
  • Lavi Eitan
  • Lavi Avi
  • Lavi Or

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 Lavi

Ori Tali Avi Noa Itay

If you choose Selah

Shiloh Zion Eden Ezra Lyric

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lavi or Selah more popular?

Selah is more popular, ranked #280 compared to Lavi at #4678 in the United States.

What do Lavi and Selah mean?

Lavi means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Selah means "to praise; to exalt" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lavi and Selah boy or girl names?

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

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