Selah
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Pause, reflect, rock
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #216 in 2025 with 1,416 babies born.
History: A Hebrew word appearing 74 times in the Psalms, thought to mean pause for reflection or a musical interlude. It has gained popularity as a given name since the 2000s, particularly among Christian families.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Selah? About 1 in 2,329 babies born in 2025 were named Selah, or roughly 3.9 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Selah
What does the name Selah mean?
Selah means “Pause, reflect, rock” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Selah?
Selah has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Pause, reflect, rock”.
How popular is Selah?
Selah ranked #216 in 2025 — given to 1,416 babies that year.
When was Selah most popular?
Selah peaked in 2025 with 1,416 babies registered that year.
Is Selah a boy or girl name?
Selah is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Selahs in registered births are female.
Is the name Selah rising or falling in popularity?
Selah has risen 209 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #425 in 2020 to #216 in 2025.
How long has Selah been recorded?
Selah appears in birth records across 55 years — from 1962 through 2025.