Girl · #12,959 in 2026

Seleta

Name: Popularity of the name Seleta in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Seleta, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,959

Peak Rank

#3,783 (1962)

Total Babies

131

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1922

First Year

1990

Last Year

1962

Peak Year

#3783

Peak Rank

131

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Seleta

Seleta first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1922, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1962, when 12 Seletas were born — ranking #3,783 that year. As of 2026, Seleta ranks #12,959 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 131 Seletas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Seleta

Phonetically similar names — useful when Seleta is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Salita
Salata
Solita
Celta
Selecta
Celesta
Salada
Saluda
Sillitoe
Saluto
Slitta
Sellout

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Seleta

What does the name Seleta mean?

Seleta is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1922. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Seleta in 2026?

In 2026, Seleta ranks #12,959 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Seleta most popular?

Seleta reached its peak popularity in 1962, ranking #3,783 that year with 12 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Seleta most popular?

Seleta has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Seleta.

Is Seleta a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Seleta is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Seleta?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Seleta include Evadne, Jackline, Carollynn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Seleta

Seleta is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1922 and has accumulated 131 births in the dataset. Seleta's peak popularity came in 1962 when it ranked #3,783. Use the chart and map above to compare Seleta's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.