Selah is an ancient Hebrew word found in several places in the Book of Psalms, often thought to be a musical notation indicating a pause or break in the song. In recent times, Selah has been adopted as a given name for girls, derived from its usage in biblical texts. It is pronounced /səˈlɑː/ and has gained popularity due to its unique sound and biblical connection.
"The name Selah experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a significant increase from 15 births in 2018 to 173 total births by 2023."