Rising since 2012, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Seela since 2012
Babies named Seela per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s | 63 |
Meaning & origin
Seela is a modern name that first entered U.S. records in 2012, the year it first appeared in the Social Security Administration data. As of 2025, it ranked 7,133, with about 1 in 107,151 newborns receiving the name. Its trajectory shows a steady rise in use since 2012, and its peak year so far is 2025. The name has not yet been reported in any particular top states, suggesting it is spread thinly across the country. While some may link Seela to similar-sounding names from various cultures, its origins remain unclear, and it is best understood as a modern coinage. Its simple, melodic sound fits well with contemporary naming trends favoring short, vowel-ending names for girls.
Seela first appeared in U.S. records in 2012, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a creative respelling of Sila, which itself has diverse origins (e.g., Greenlandic for 'one who is wise' or a short form of names like Priscilla). However, no direct etymological link can be confirmed. The name has been consistently rising in usage since its debut.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: See, Sia, Lala
Sibling names for Seela
Names that share Seela's style, for a brother or sister.
