Selena

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girlmythicmodernmoongreek

“moon, brightness” — Greek

#2452024 rank
1995peak year
58,674babies named Selena since 1880
▼ 3%5-year trend

Selena popularity over 145 years

⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 199518801920196020002024

What does Selena mean?

From Greek Selene, the moon goddess, related to selas 'light, brightness'. Spread through Spanish-speaking countries and pop music.

OriginGreek
Syllables3
Gendergirl
Stylemythic, modern

Names like Selena

Same era, same vibe — if you like Selena, these usually land on the shortlist too.

Famous Selenas

Spellings & variants

SeleneSelina

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