Selena: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A moon goddess radiating celestial beauty.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #241
- Peak
- #91 in 1995
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Selena Means
Selena is a girl name of English origin. A moon goddess radiating celestial beauty.
How Popular Selena Is
Selena currently ranks #241 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #91 in 1995. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Selena
- Selena broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #91 in 1995.
- Selena has been a top 100 name across 177+ years of American history.
- Selena is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It's part of the celestial naming trend inspired by the sky and stars.
Names Like Selena
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Sibling Names for Selena
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Questions About Selena
What does Selena mean?
Selena is a girl name of English origin. A moon goddess radiating celestial beauty.
How popular is Selena?
Selena currently ranks #241 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #91 in 1995. It has held steady.
Where does Selena come from?
Selena comes from English roots. Selena broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #91 in 1995.
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