Rising since 2015, #4,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Seylah since 2009
Babies named Seylah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 9 |
| 2010s | 88 |
| 2020s | 184 |
Meaning & origin
Seylah is a modern American coinage that first appeared in Social Security records in 2009, reflecting a trend toward unique respellings of biblical or lyrical-sounding names. Its popularity has been rising steadily since 2015, with a peak rank of 4,546 in 2025, and about 1 in 53,576 newborn girls received the name that year. Though its exact origins are uncertain, Seylah likely draws inspiration from Selah, a Hebrew word found in the Psalms. The name is most common in Texas among the recorded top states. Its soft ending and familiar sound make it fit well with contemporary favorites like Ayla and Nova.
Seylah likely originated as a modern spelling variant of Selah, a word found in the Hebrew Bible (Psalms) that indicates a musical or liturgical pause. The name Selah gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century among English speakers, and Seylah emerged as a distinctive respelling in the 21st century. It is primarily used in the United States, with its earliest recorded usage in 2009.
Where Seylah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Say, Layla
Sibling names for Seylah
Names that share Seylah's style, for a brother or sister.
