Selassie
Pronunciation: [ s-uhl-AS-ee ]
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Selassie first appeared in US Social Security records in 2000.
Over 91 babies have been named Selassie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Selassie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,445 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,445
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Selassie
Selassie is a boy name .
Selassie is currently ranked #15,445 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Selassie include Sel, Sela, Selay, Selaie, Selas, Selasy, Selasie, Sie, Siey, Sey, Seie, and Selkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Selassie include Selah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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