Selia
Pronunciation: [ s-EHL-ee-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Selia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 552 babies have been named Selia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Selia is past its peak , currently ranked #17,094 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,094
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Selia
Selia is a girl name .
Selia is currently ranked #17,094 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Selia include Sel, Sey, Seie, and Selkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Selia include Selina, Seline, Selin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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