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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Rock
- Origin
- Hebrew (place name transferred to given-name use)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- SEE-luh
Sela (SEE-luh) is a Hebrew name that means "rock," a place name that later moved into use as a given name. It's short, easy to say, and easy to spell once you've heard it.
Meaning & Origin of Sela
Meaning: Rock.
Origin: Hebrew (place name transferred to given-name use).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Sela
SEE-luhIPA /ˈsiːlə/
Popularity of Sela
Sela peaked in the U.S. at #2048 in 2000, when 81 babies were given the name. By 2024 it ranked #4173 with 35 babies, so it's still in use but uncommon, and a child named Sela is unlikely to share the name with classmates.
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FAQ
What does the name Sela mean?
Rock. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Sela?
Sela is pronounced SEE-luh (IPA: /ˈsiːlə/).
Is Sela a popular name right now?
Sela peaked at #2048 in 2000 and is ranked #4173 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1950–2024.)
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