Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Selah.
National Rank (2025)
#216
All-Time Peak Rank
#216 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
15,187
Unisex Distribution1.3% Boy / 98.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Selah Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Selah
According to SSA data, Selah achieved its highest historical rank of #216 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,416 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 105.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 50 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Selah scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+105.2% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,416Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
50Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:11
1970s:55
1980s:104
1990s:347
2000s:2,482
2010s:6,176
2020s:6,012
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesSe-lah
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with S, a letter used by only 7.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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