Seilah
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 28 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Seilah, you're looking at a name that fewer than 28 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The open, warm ending gives Seilah a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Seilah ranks #8846 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Seilah is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant of Selah — a musical or liturgical term used in the Psalms meaning 'pause and reflect' or 'rest.' As a given name, it carries a contemplative, spiritual depth that invites stillness and inner peace.
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In the American context, Seilah is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2022–2024). Its Hebrew roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Seilah is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #8846), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Seilah has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2022.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 28 | #11351 | — |
The Story of Seilah
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Seilah is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Seilah are most likely born between 2022 and 2024.
How rare is Seilah?
Only about 1 in every 300,000 babies born in 2024 was named Seilah — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2022, peaked in the 2020s with 28 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 2022–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | #8846 |
| 2023 | 10 | #10185 |
| 2022 | 6 | #15023 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2022–2024