Skip to main content
Back to all names
GirlGreek

Selena

suh-LEE-nuh

Popularity

#245

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

58,753

Peak Year

#3,840 in 1995

First Recorded

1880

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From the Greek word 'Selene,' meaning "moon."

Nickname Watch

SelLena

Kids pick up nicknames whether parents plan for it or not. Make sure you like the short forms too.

Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Selena Gomez

    American singer, actress, and producer

  • Selena Quintanilla

    Mexican-American singer and entertainer

Nicknames

SelLena

Spelling Variations

CelenaSelina

Similar Names

DianaLunaAureliaStella

Personality Traits

MysteriousIntuitiveCreativeCharming

Want to explore Selena further?

Get personalized name suggestions or dive deep into the cultural history of Selena.

Ask AI ConsultantCultural Deep-Dive →

More Names to Explore

View all

Sophia

Greek

Girl

Meaning

A Greek name meaning 'wisdom'. It has been a popular name for centuries.

Classic & Timeless·Sophisticated & Formal·Tricky to spell
Rank #6
stable

Sofia

Greek

Girl

Meaning

Derived from the Greek word 'sophia' meaning 'wisdom.' It symbolizes intelligence and knowledge.

Classic & Timeless·Sophisticated & Formal·Moderate spelling
Rank #10
stable

Chloe

Greek

Girl

Meaning

From the Greek word 'khloe,' meaning 'green shoot' or 'blooming'. Associated with Demeter, the goddess of agriculture.

Classic & Timeless·Soft & Gentle·Easy to spell
Rank #20
stable