How Many People Are Named Selia?
Complete statistics for the name Selia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Selia, a very rare female name, is held by just 571 people in the US, making up 1 in 577,619 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2003 with 20 births, but its usage has been declining since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents new beginnings and leadership.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 49All 739 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2003Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Selia Through the Generations
Selia has seen a steady decline in popularity over the years, with its peak occurring in 2003 when 20 babies were given this name. Today, there are 571 people named Selia living in the United States, with an average age of 49. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 39% under 30, 24% between 30 and 60, and 37% over 60. This suggests that while Selia is a modern name, it's also one that has been embraced across different generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Selia's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Selia
How Many People Have the Name Selia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 571 people in the United States currently share the name Selia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 577,619 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Selia a Common or Rare Name?
Selia is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Selia Mean?
Selia means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Selia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Selia Most Popular?
The name Selia reached peak popularity in 2003, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Selia?
Approximately 571 people named Selia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 739. That works out to roughly 1 in 577,619 Americans.
Is Selia a rare name?
Selia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 577,619 Americans has this name.
What does the name Selia mean?
Selia means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Selia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Selia are male and 100% are female.
When was Selia most popular?
Selia peaked in 2003 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.