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Celina Girl

Popularity: #684 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationseh-LEE-nah / /səˈliː.nə/

Latin; Greek

Meaning

Latin: heavenly; Greek: moon

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Celina has its roots in the Latin word "caelum," meaning "sky" or "heaven." This Latin term evolved into various forms in different languages, leading to the Old French "Selene," which was derived from the Greek "Selēnē," the name of the moon goddess in ancient mythology. The transition into English occurred through the influence of Norman French after the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, where it was adopted as a feminine given name. The spelling "Celina" emerged as a variant, likely influenced by the Latin and French forms, and became more widely recognized in the 19th century.

Historically, the name Celina has been associated with various cultural and religious contexts. In the Christian tradition, the name is sometimes linked to Saint Celina, a lesser-known saint from the early medieval period. The name's celestial connotation has made it a symbol of purity and divinity, resonating with the themes of light and elevation. The name also appears in literary works and translations, contributing to its presence in various cultural narratives.

Culturally, Celina embodies a sense of grace and beauty, often evoking imagery of the heavens and celestial bodies. This connection to the sky has allowed the name to maintain a timeless quality, appealing to various artistic and literary expressions throughout history. The diminutive form "Celia" is also historically relevant, deriving from the same Latin root and often used interchangeably in different cultures. Overall, Celina's etymological journey reflects a rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural influences, establishing its significance in the realm of names.

Trend Summary

Celina has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the late 20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Selina
  • Celine

International Variants

  • Célina (French)
  • Selina (Spanish)
  • Celina (Polish)

Famous people named Celina

Celina Jaitly is an actress and model best known for No Entry, Golmaal Returns, and Shreemaan Aashique.

Celina Dion is a singer best known for My Heart Will Go On, The Power of Love, and Because You Loved Me.

Fictional characters named Celina

Celina is a fictional character from the video game series Fire Emblem. She is a skilled mage and a member of the royal family in the game, playing a crucial role in the story's events.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Celina was first seen in the United States in 1880. Celina has ranked as high as #707 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Celina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Celina (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 41
19%
TX 34
16%
FL 24
11%
NY 22
10%
NJ 13
6%
PA 12
6%
MA 10
5%
IL 9
4%
WA 8
4%
VA 7
3%
CT 6
3%
OH 6
3%
GA 6
3%
SC 6
3%
NC 6
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188012
188111
18827
18836
18849
188516
188612
18876
188811
188912
189018
189113
189210
189317
189410
189511
189610
189716
189817
189917
190014
19017
190210
190310
190412
190515
190611
190713
190815
190912
191015
19119
191226
191323
191419
191524
191623
191730
191833
191930
192030
192131
192224
192330
192430
192531
192622
192736
192822
192921
193030
193116
193221
193311
193425
193514
193615
193716
193816
193917
194018
194111
194218
194313
194424
194520
194615
194723
194824
194927
195020
195132
195244
195336
195436
195542
195634
195722
195839
195949
196069
196170
196277
196363
196481
196572
196663
196785
1968102
196999
197082
1971109
197289
1973146
1974131
1975136
1976197
1977312
1978252
1979239
1980234
1981251
1982267
1983231
1984284
1985272
1986246
1987227
1988230
1989247
1990299
1991321
1992370
1993486
1994593
1995556
1996355
1997354
1998347
1999328
2000298
2001233
2002285
2003229
2004227
2005249
2006242
2007200
2008180
2009180
2010179
2011161
2012216
2013171
2014189
2015175
2016220
2017196
2018191
2019215
2020201
2021205
2022237
2023249
2024267