Is Selena a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Selena is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Selena?

It’s currently ranked #231 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Selena?

suh-LEE-nah · IPA: //səˈliː.nə//

Selena Girl

Popularity: #231 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Greek; Latin; Spanish

Meaning

Greek: moon; Latin: heavenly; Spanish: serene

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Selena has roots in Greek mythology, where Selene is the goddess of the moon. It gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries. The name has been used in literature and music, contributing to its modern appeal.

Trend Summary

Selena has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the 1990s and maintaining a steady presence since.

Variants

Selina
Salina

International Variants

Selene (Greek)
Célina (French)
Selenia (Italian)

Famous people named Selena

Selena Gomez is an American singer and actress known for her roles in television and film.

Selena Quintanilla was a Mexican-American singer and fashion designer, often referred to as the 'Queen of Tejano music.'.

Selena Scott is a British television presenter and journalist.

Selena Hoshino is a Japanese actress known for her work in film and television.

Fictional characters named Selena

Selena is a character in the 'Harry Potter' series, known for her role in the wizarding world.

Selena Kyle, also known as Catwoman, is a prominent character in the DC Comics universe.

Sibling Suggestions

Sofia Serena Samantha Sabrina Savannah Sienna

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Selena was first seen in the United States in 1880. Selena has ranked as high as #185 nationally which occurred in 1995 and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Selena has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Selena (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	256	21%
TX	164	13%
FL	89	7%
NY	50	4%
IL	50	4%
AZ	46	4%
NJ	41	3%
NC	37	3%
WA	33	3%
PA	33	3%
VA	30	2%
OH	29	2%
CO	27	2%
GA	27	2%
MD	22	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	5
1881	7
1882	5
1883	6
1884	11
1885	15
1886	10
1887	14
1888	18
1889	11
1890	14
1891	17
1892	11
1893	16
1894	13
1895	11
1896	13
1897	16
1898	21
1899	11
1900	20
1901	17
1902	17
1903	23
1904	17
1905	15
1906	16
1907	14
1908	19
1909	21
1910	21
1911	23
1912	28
1913	27
1914	37
1915	40
1916	34
1917	35
1918	32
1919	41
1920	46
1921	44
1922	43
1923	44
1924	37
1925	43
1926	45
1927	36
1928	40
1929	46
1930	44
1931	25
1932	31
1933	38
1934	25
1935	29
1936	25
1937	35
1938	35
1939	40
1940	22
1941	27
1942	41
1943	42
1944	64
1945	50
1946	41
1947	50
1948	57
1949	61
1950	58
1951	69
1952	90
1953	67
1954	85
1955	59
1956	53
1957	58
1958	212
1959	214
1960	198
1961	257
1962	241
1963	206
1964	226
1965	272
1966	298
1967	294
1968	271
1969	271
1970	297
1971	435
1972	357
1973	589
1974	446
1975	344
1976	464
1977	791
1978	597
1979	522
1980	451
1981	454
1982	391
1983	367
1984	368
1985	310
1986	282
1987	246
1988	212
1989	281
1990	263
1991	313
1992	375
1993	663
1994	918
1995	3,825
1996	2,291
1997	1,998
1998	2,278
1999	2,118
2000	1,645
2001	1,485
2002	1,288
2003	1,179
2004	1,242
2005	1,379
2006	1,164
2007	1,059
2008	957
2009	1,019
2010	983
2011	986
2012	1,052
2013	943
2014	960
2015	1,014
2016	1,125
2017	1,305
2018	1,316
2019	1,334
2020	1,242
2021	1,452
2022	1,279
2023	1,306
2024	1,289