Fun Facts About the Name Selayah
- 27 babies named Selayah: U.S. records list 27 babies given the name Selayah from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Selayah Mean?
Selayah has no established meaning or confirmed language of origin. Its spelling suggests a possible Hebrew derivation: the ending -yah resembles the shortened divine name YHWH found in Hebrew names such as Isaiah and Zechariah, and sela resembles Hebrew sela (סֶלַע), "rock." If those elements are the source, the name would mean "Yah is a rock" or "rock of Yah." Another possibility is that it is an altered spelling of Selah, a liturgical word in the Psalms whose meaning is disputed. Without earlier forms or a documented bearer, the derivation cannot be confirmed.
Selayah Name History & Origins
Selayah has no documented history as a traditional Hebrew name. It is not among the personal names of the Hebrew Bible, and no continuous line of use from an ancient language can be shown. The elements in its spelling have separate histories. Yah is a common theophoric element in Hebrew names, as in Isaiah and Zechariah. Sela appears as a place-name meaning "rock," especially the Edomite stronghold Sela. Selah, a different word, appears in the Psalms and Habakkuk as a liturgical notation. If Selayah was formed from these elements, that formation would belong to a later period of naming, but the date and place of its first use are not established.
How Popular is the Name Selayah?
Selayah has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 2018. Its best rank was #13,584 in 2018.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #16,872 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2024 | #17,236 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2023 | #17,210 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2021 | #17,277 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2018 | #13,584 | 7 | 0.0004% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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