Sela
Meaning
“Samoan form of Sarah: princess”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Sela peaked in the 2000s.
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Popularity in Brazil
31 people · the #92,291 first name in Brazil · median age 54
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Sela
Most people given the name Sela in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Sela deep dive
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