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Quick answers about Selah
How many people are named Selah?
An estimated 15,059 living Americans are named Selah.
How rare is Selah?
Selah is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,416 girls receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak.
How old is the typical Selah?
The median age of a living American named Selah is approximately 9 years, with most bearers falling between 4 and 15 years old.
Is Selah still popular?
Yes — Selah is currently rising in popularity, with 1,416 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.8× higher than the previous decade.
Diaspora map
Selah broke out in Arizona and Michigan (2008) and became over-represented in 14 states over 13 years.
Broke out: Arizona and Michigan, 2008 · over-represented in 14 states over 13 years
Origin
≤5 yrs
≤15 yrs
16+ yrs
No breakout
