Liam 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

Liam Rank #1
Selah Rank #280

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #280 for Selah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

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 Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Selah

Shiloh Zion Eden Ezra Lyric

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Selah more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Selah at #280 in the United States.

What do Liam and Selah mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Selah means "to praise; to exalt" (Hebrew origin).

Are Liam and Selah boy or girl names?

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

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