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Selah

Boy Name #4,812 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4812, Selah is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Selah is a boy name, recorded for 21 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Selah often also consider Selma, Serena, Selina .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#4,812
Total SSA Count
21

Nicknames

Sel Sey Selie

Also a Girl Name

Selah is also used as a girl name, ranked #280.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Selah

Is Selah a boy or girl name?
Selah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #4812. As a girl name, it is ranked #280. Selah is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Selah?
Selah is currently ranked #4812 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Selah?
Common nicknames for Selah include Sel, Sey, and Selie.
Is Selah a common or rare name?
Selah is an uncommon name, ranked #4812 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Selah

Selah is a boy name .

Is Selah a boy or girl name? Selah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #4,812 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #280. Selah is more commonly used as a girl name.

Selah is currently ranked #4,812 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Selah include Sel, Sey, and Selie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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