Selenah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Selenah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2020.
Over 5 babies have been named Selenah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Selenah is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #40,675 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #40,675
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Selenah
Selenah is a girl name .
Selenah is currently ranked #40,675 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Selenah include Sel, Sele, Seley, Seleie, Nah, Nahy, Nahie, Sey, Seie, and Selkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Selenah include Selena, Selene . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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