How Many People Are Named Sela?

1,299

people in the United States are named Sela

1 in 257,890 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#9893

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0004%

Of US population

Peak Year

2000

81 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Biblical
Pronunciation: SEE-lə (English)
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Means "rock" in Hebrew. This was the name of a city, the capital of Edom, in the Old Testament.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
100.0%
Male
0.0%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 17.9 years old

Young (<30) 1,208
93%
Adult (30–60) 74
5.7%
Senior (>60) 17
1.3%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1950 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 162
New York 34
Texas 32
Pennsylvania 11
Illinois 10
Oregon 5
Utah 5
Washington 5

💡 Fun Facts About "Sela"

  • 35 babies were named Sela in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2000
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1950
  • Most popular in California

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