Melody 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

Melody Rank #91
Selah Rank #280

Melody is more popular, ranked #91 vs #280 for Selah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Melody ___

  • Melody Grace
  • Melody Rose
  • Melody Jean
  • Melody Anne
  • Melody Claire
  • Melody Joy

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 Melody

Harmony Aria Lyric Chloe Lily

If you choose Selah

Shiloh Zion Eden Ezra Lyric

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melody or Selah more popular?

Melody is more popular, ranked #91 compared to Selah at #280 in the United States.

What do Melody and Selah mean?

Melody means "song, tune, music" (Greek (melodia) origin). Selah means "to praise; to exalt" (Hebrew origin).

Are Melody and Selah boy or girl names?

Melody is primarily a girl name. Selah is primarily a girl name.

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