Serena
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Calm, serene, peaceful
Origin: Latin
Popularity: Ranked #325 in 2025 with 942 babies born.
History: Serena surged in the 2000s-2010s. Serena Williams is the greatest tennis player of all time — 23 Grand Slam singles titles, a fashion empire, and motherhood while still competing at the highest level. She changed what power looks like in American sports. The name means 'calm' but American Serena is anything but. Serena means rewriting every rule.
Famous people named Serena: Serena Williams (tennis player)
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Serena? About 1 in 3,533 babies born in 2025 were named Serena, or roughly 2.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Serena
What does the name Serena mean?
Serena means “Calm, serene, peaceful” from Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Serena?
Serena has Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Calm, serene, peaceful”.
How popular is Serena?
Serena ranked #325 in 2025 — given to 942 babies that year.
When was Serena most popular?
Serena peaked in 2000 with 1,504 babies registered that year.
Is Serena a boy or girl name?
Serena is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Serenas in registered births are female.
Is the name Serena rising or falling in popularity?
Serena has risen 96 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #421 in 2020 to #325 in 2025.
How long has Serena been recorded?
Serena appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.