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Selia

♀ Girl

Pronounced SEE-lee-ah /ˈsiː.li.ə/Medium

Meaning: A form of Celia/Cecilia — Cecilia from Latin ('blind; of the Caecilius family'), and Celia sometimes tied to caelum ('heaven'). A soft, classic name.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft classic: Selia ties to Celia/Cecilia (said 'SEE-lee-ah'). Gentle and timeless.
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Origin MediumLatin, Spanish
MeaningA form of Celia/Cecilia — Cecilia from Latin ('blind; of the Caecilius family'), and Celia sometimes tied to caelum ('heaven'). A soft, classic name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11945 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 739

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419182024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Selia is a spelling of Celia/Cecilia, Latin-rooted names read as 'blind' (Cecilia) or tied to 'heaven' (Celia). It reads soft and timeless — rare in the U.S. in this form (said 'SEE-lee-ah').

It appears only rarely in this spelling. Rare, soft, and classic.

Did you know? Selia is a form of Celia/Cecilia — Cecilia from Latin ('blind'), Celia sometimes linked to caelum ('heaven') — a soft, classic name with a gentle lilt (said 'SEE-lee-ah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Selia — Celia/Cecilia form; Latin

Variations

CeliaCeciliaSelya

Nicknames

SelLia

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Cecilia— the fuller root name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Selia mean?

Selia is a form of Celia/Cecilia — Cecilia from Latin ('blind'), Celia sometimes tied to 'heaven.'

How do you pronounce Selia?

It's said SEE-lee-ah /ˈsiː.li.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Selia a boy or girl name?

Selia is a girl's name.

How popular is Selia?

Selia is a rare name in the U.S.

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