girl's name
Selita
suh-LEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 87
Selita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1989 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1988, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1958.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Selita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 14 |
| 1960s | 29 |
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 21 |
How Popular Is Selita?
In 1989, Selita was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Selita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Selita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Selita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Selita
- English suh-LEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Selita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Selita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Selita
How popular is the name Selita?
In 1989, Selita was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Selita a girl's or a boy's name?
Selita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Selita?
Selita has 3 syllables.
When was Selita most popular?
Selita peaked in 1988, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.