Seliah as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Seliah

What is the meaning of the name Seliah ?

The baby name Seliah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced seh-LEE-ə (seh-LEE-uh); alternate: SEL-ee-ə (SEL-ee-uh).

Seliah is Spanish in Origin.

Seliah is a modern feminine name most often understood as a variant of Selah or Sela from Hebrew. Selah, the liturgical term recurring in the Psalms, carries an uncertain sense - frequently interpreted as “pause,” “lift up,” or “reflection” - while Sela (סֶלַע) means “rock” or “cliff.” These intertwined associations give Seliah a blend of meditative and steadfast meanings. The -iah ending echoes the cadence of Hebrew theophoric names, though Seliah itself is not attested as a biblical personal name.

Use of Seliah is rare but has surfaced in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century, likely alongside the rise of Selah. Recorded variants and near-variants include Selah, Sela, Seleah, Seliyah, and Celiah; related names by sound or influence include Celia/Célia (often glossed “heavenly”). Nicknames such as Sel, Lia, or Seli occur. Overall, Seliah offers a contemporary sound rooted in venerable scriptural tradition.