Selest

Selest is a girl baby name. Ranked #30,399 in the US, popular nicknames include Sel, Sey, and Selie.

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Girl Name #30,399 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Selest is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Selest often also consider Nadalee, Sireena, Mykaylah .

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Historical Record

Selest first appeared in US Social Security records in 1998.

Over 29 babies have been named Selest in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Selest is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,399 for girl names in the US .

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#30,399
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#30,399
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Selena #245 Selene #674

Nicknames

Sel Sey Selie Seleie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Selest

Is Selest a boy or girl name?
Selest is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Selest?
Selest is currently ranked #30399 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Selest?
Common nicknames for Selest include Sel, Sey, Selie, and Seleie.
Is Selest a common or rare name?
Selest is an uncommon name, ranked #30399 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Selest?
Selest pairs well with Nadalee, Sireena, Mykaylah, Makaylan in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Selest?
Related spellings include Selena, Selene.

About the Name Selest

Selest is a girl name .

Selest is currently ranked #30,399 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

Alternative spellings of Selest include Selena, Selene . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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