Gender: Female
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: The End, A Pause, Cliff, Rock, A Rock
Pronunciation: see-luh, /ˈsiːlə/, S EH L AH
Popularity Rank: #45,373
Derived from the Hebrew word 'sela,' meaning 'rock' or 'strong foundation.' In the Bible, 'Selah' is believed to be a musical notation calling for a pause or reflection.
The name Selah is of Hebrew origin and means The End, A Pause, Cliff, Rock, A Rock, Strong foundation or pause for reflection. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Selah is commonly found in United States of America, Turkey, Iraq, and 57 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: see-luh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈsiːlə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S EH L AH
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Selah is recorded 686 times globally, ranking it as the 45,373th most common name worldwide.
Selah is most prevalent in United States of America, with 161 occurrences, making it the 11,944th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Selah is found among 1 in every 11237 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #11,944 | 1 : 11,237 |
| Turkey | #10,120 | 1 : 15,389 |
| Iraq | #16,297 | 1 : 21,215 |
| Sudan | #11,928 | 1 : 24,887 |
| Saudi Arabia | #41,882 | 1 : 70,541 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | #12,638 | 1 : 17,173 |
| Algeria | #23,612 | 1 : 47,516 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Selah from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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