Sela Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'rock' or 'cliff', Sela symbolizes strength and stability.
Meaning of the Name Sela
Sela is a feminine name of Hebrew origin. It means 'rock' or 'cliff'. In the Bible, Sela is also referred to as a fortress or stronghold. The name Sela has a strong and powerful connotation, symbolizing strength and stability. It can also be seen as a representation of resilience and determination.
Popularity of the Name Sela
The popularity for the name Sela peaked in popularity in the year 2000 with 81 births, which ranked number 3,530 out of 27,519 unique names for that year. Sela had the most female births in 2000 with 81, which ranked number 2,034 out of 17,658 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Sela has declined sharply over the last ten years from 37 births to 24 births, a decline of -35.14%. Among females, Sela has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 37 births to 24 births, a decline of -35.14%.
Nationwide Popularity of Sela
- 20 Year Trend of Sela: -60.66%
- 10 Year Trend of Sela: -35.14%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Sela: -35.14%
Popularity of Sela by State
Among females, Sela was most popular in Western states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Sela. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3211 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Sela
- Total Births of Sela: 23 (-4.24%)
- Female Births of Sela: 23 (-4.24%)
Given the downward trend of Sela over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.24% decrease in total births, for a total of 23 births in 2024. For Females, births for Sela have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 23 female births in 2024, a decrease of -4.24%.