What does the name Selah mean?

The name Selah means "Musical pause".

What is the origin of the name Selah?

Selah is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 1,122 babies were named Selah in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Selah is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 1,122 ↗

All-Time Total: 13,747

Peak Year: 2024

Selah is a Hebrew name meaning "pause" or "stop." It is derived from the Hebrew verb "s-l-h," which means "to lift up" or "to exalt."

Girl names closely related to Selah

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Boy names closely related to Selah

Micah Hendrix Elijah Phoenix Zane Raiden Judah Maddox

Births per year in the United States

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