Find out how popular the first name Selia has been for the last 50 years (from 1975 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Selia by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Selia is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Selia.

The history of the first name Selia

The name Selia is of Greek origin, derived from the word "selene," meaning "moon." This name was particularly prevalent in ancient Greece during the Classical period, around the 5th century BCE. The moon held significant symbolic value in Greek mythology, often associated with the goddesses Artemis and Selene.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Selia can be found in the works of the ancient Greek philosopher Plutarch, who lived between 46-120 CE. In his writings, he mentions a woman named Selia, though little is known about her beyond her name.

During the Byzantine era, spanning from the 4th to the 15th centuries, the name Selia was occasionally used among the Greek population, particularly in regions like Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) and the Greek islands.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Selia Venetian was a renowned poet and scholar in Venice, Italy. Her works were widely celebrated during the Renaissance period, though few details about her personal life have survived.

In the 18th century, Selia Andersen (1722-1798) was a Danish composer and musician who gained recognition for her compositions for the harpsichord and her contributions to the musical culture of Copenhagen.

Another influential figure was Selia Marsden (1874-1942), a British suffragette and activist who fought for women's rights to vote and worked towards social reforms in the early 20th century.

While the name Selia has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been used across various cultures and time periods, often associated with the moon's symbolic significance and occasionally adopted by notable individuals in literature, music, and social movements.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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