Selena
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Moon, moon goddess
Origin: Greek
Popularity: Ranked #268 in 2025 with 1,170 babies born.
History: From the Greek 'selene' meaning moon. Selene was the Greek goddess of the moon. Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla (1971–1995) is an enduring cultural icon. Singer Selena Gomez continues the name's visibility.
Famous people named Selena: Selena Gomez (singer), Selena Quintanilla (singer)
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Selena? About 1 in 2,845 babies born in 2025 were named Selena, or roughly 3.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Selena
What does the name Selena mean?
Selena means “Moon, moon goddess” from Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Selena?
Selena has Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Moon, moon goddess”.
How popular is Selena?
Selena ranked #268 in 2025 — given to 1,170 babies that year.
When was Selena most popular?
Selena peaked in 1995 with 3,825 babies registered that year.
Is Selena a boy or girl name?
Selena is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Selenas in registered births are female.
Is the name Selena rising or falling in popularity?
Selena has fallen 26 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #242 in 2020 to #268 in 2025.
How long has Selena been recorded?
Selena appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.