Sela
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Pause, reflect, rock
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #4738 in 2025 with 29 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Selah. Shares the meaning 'Pause, reflect, rock.'
Similar names: selam, selaya, selayah, seela, seeley, selah, selman, stellan
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Sela? About 1 in 114,776 babies born in 2025 were named Sela, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Sela
What does the name Sela mean?
Sela means “Pause, reflect, rock” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Sela?
Sela has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Pause, reflect, rock”.
How popular is Sela?
Sela ranked #4661 in 2025 — given to 29 babies that year.
When was Sela most popular?
Sela peaked in 2000 with 81 babies registered that year.
Is Sela a boy or girl name?
Sela is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Selas in registered births are female.
Is the name Sela rising or falling in popularity?
Sela has risen 1489 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6150 in 2020 to #4661 in 2025.
How long has Sela been recorded?
Sela appears in birth records across 43 years — from 1950 through 2025.