How Many People Are Named Seylah?
Complete statistics for the name Seylah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Seylah is a very rare female name, with only 249 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,322,992 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 251 recorded births happening since 2023.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a quest for knowledge.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 7All 251 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: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Seylah Through the Generations
Seylah emerged as a name in 2023, marking its peak year with 38 births. Since then, it has maintained a rising trend, with all recorded births occurring within the last decade. The average age of those named Seylah is 7, indicating that the majority of individuals with this name are under 30, reflecting its status as a contemporary choice among parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Seylah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Seylah
How Many People Have the Name Seylah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 249 people in the United States currently share the name Seylah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,322,992 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Seylah a Common or Rare Name?
Seylah 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 Seylah Mean?
Seylah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Seylah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Seylah Most Popular?
The name Seylah reached peak popularity in 2023, with 38 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Seylah?
Approximately 249 people named Seylah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 251. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,322,992 Americans.
Is Seylah a rare name?
Seylah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,322,992 Americans has this name.
What does the name Seylah mean?
Seylah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Seylah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Seylah are male and 100% are female.
When was Seylah most popular?
Seylah peaked in 2023 with 38 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.