Selah

Meaning of Selah

Selah's meaning is debated. It is often interpreted as a pause, or a direction to lift up or exalt.

Selah has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Selah

Selah is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #216 in 2025 from #942 in 2005.

Notable people named Selah

• Selah Sue
  Belgian singer and songwriter
• Selah Victor
  American gospel singer
• Selahattin Demirtaş
  Turkish politician
• Selahattin Dervent
  Turkish physician
• Selahattin Özdemir
  Turkish musician

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Questions about the name Selah

What does the name Selah mean?

Selah means selah's meaning is debated. it is often interpreted as a pause, or a direction to lift up or exalt, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Selah a boy's or a girl's name?

Selah is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Selah?

In 2025, Selah ranked #216 for girls, up from #280 the year before.

When was Selah most popular?

Selah peaked at #216 in 2025.