Girl
Selena
moon goddess
About Selena
Consider the luminous quality this name brings to mind—celestial, graceful, and timelessly elegant. Your daughter would carry a name associated with brilliance and beauty, one that has graced artists, leaders, and thinkers throughout history. The name flows effortlessly in conversation, requiring no explanation or spelling clarification in most contexts. Its international appeal means it translates well across cultures and languages, a valuable asset in our interconnected world. The soft consonants and open vowels create a pleasing auditory experience that people naturally warm to. This choice offers versatility: it can be sophisticated enough for formal occasions yet intimate enough for everyday use. The name has maintained steady popularity without ever becoming oversaturated, ensuring your daughter won't be one of many in her peer group. Parents who select this name often cite its combination of strength and femininity as particularly appealing, along with its rich cultural resonance.
Popularity of the Name Selena
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #928 | ||||
| 1881 | #734 | ||||
| 1883 | #912 | ||||
| 1884 | #675 | ||||
| 1885 | #572 | ||||
| 1886 | #770 | ||||
| 1887 | #629 | ||||
| 1888 | #609 | ||||
| 1889 | #833 | ||||
| 1890 | #753 | ||||
| 1891 | #662 | ||||
| 1892 | #950 | ||||
| 1893 | #764 | ||||
| 1894 | #898 | ||||
| 1896 | #942 | ||||
| 1897 | #819 | ||||
| 1898 | #744 | ||||
| 1900 | #856 | ||||
| 1901 | #822 | ||||
| 1902 | #868 | ||||
| 1903 | #711 | ||||
| 1904 | #903 | ||||
| 1906 | #956 | ||||
| 1908 | #936 | ||||
| 1909 | #904 | ||||
| 1910 | #967 | ||||
| 1911 | #923 | ||||
| 1912 | #972 | ||||
| 1914 | #984 | ||||
| 1944 | #980 | ||||
| 1952 | #995 | ||||
| 1958 | #680 | ||||
| 1959 | #687 | ||||
| 1960 | #720 | ||||
| 1961 | #635 | ||||
| 1962 | #653 | ||||
| 1963 | #714 | ||||
| 1964 | #681 | ||||
| 1965 | #580 | ||||
| 1966 | #549 | #347 | |||
| 1967 | #548 | #294 | |||
| 1968 | #582 | #235 | |||
| 1969 | #607 | #252 | #390 | ||
| 1970 | #594 | #217 | |||
| 1971 | #465 | #249 | #460 | ||
| 1972 | #496 | #405 | |||
| 1973 | #363 | #259 | |||
| 1974 | #437 | #205 | #480 | ||
| 1975 | #518 | #273 | #558 | ||
| 1976 | #432 | #251 | #295 | ||
| 1977 | #302 | #248 | #366 | ||
| 1978 | #356 | #180 | #424 | ||
| 1979 | #412 | #209 | #626 | ||
| 1980 | #470 | #233 | #536 | ||
| 1981 | #470 | #153 | #466 | ||
| 1982 | #515 | #145 | #395 | ||
| 1983 | #517 | #277 | #345 | ||
| 1984 | #525 | #354 | #508 | ||
| 1985 | #611 | #415 | |||
| 1986 | #655 | #228 | #386 | ||
| 1987 | #736 | #383 | |||
| 1988 | #849 | #413 | #485 | ||
| 1989 | #704 | #375 | |||
| 1990 | #778 | #394 | |||
| 1991 | #686 | #603 | #711 | ||
| 1992 | #606 | #629 | |||
| 1993 | #384 | #588 | #593 | ||
| 1994 | #301 | #594 | #585 | ||
| 1995 | #91 | #378 | |||
| 1996 | #142 | #260 | |||
| 1997 | #157 | #391 | #486 | #215 | |
| 1998 | #139 | #283 | #129 | ||
| 1999 | #153 | #276 | #120 | ||
| 2000 | #194 | #980 | #304 | #524 | #166 |
| 2001 | #214 | #289 | #726 | #131 | |
| 2002 | #246 | #249 | #143 | ||
| 2003 | #269 | #183 | |||
| 2004 | #258 | #342 | #196 | ||
| 2005 | #242 | #954 | #837 | #186 | |
| 2006 | #284 | #927 | #219 | ||
| 2007 | #319 | #456 | #691 | #230 | |
| 2008 | #349 | #843 | #224 | ||
| 2009 | #321 | #441 | #574 | #212 | |
| 2010 | #328 | #371 | #649 | #181 | |
| 2011 | #319 | #931 | #307 | #675 | #182 |
| 2012 | #304 | #752 | #313 | #743 | #184 |
| 2013 | #344 | #714 | #528 | #190 | |
| 2014 | #345 | #627 | #338 | #486 | #209 |
| 2015 | #321 | #724 | #438 | #728 | #193 |
| 2016 | #287 | #636 | #470 | #177 | |
| 2017 | #243 | #577 | #711 | #167 | |
| 2018 | #248 | #562 | #428 | #499 | #146 |
| 2019 | #234 | #498 | #338 | #487 | #158 |
| 2020 | #242 | #466 | #476 | #199 | |
| 2021 | #203 | #422 | #552 | #192 | |
| 2022 | #239 | #372 | #350 | #128 | |
| 2023 | #229 | #283 | #599 | #194 | |
| 2024 | #245 | #328 | #308 | #191 | |
| 2025 | #268 | #332 | #323 | #223 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Selena
Names Similar to Selena
Nicknames for Selena
- Sel
- Seli
- Lena
- Selly
- Sena
Famous People Named Selena
| Selena Gomez | American singer and actress |
| Selena Quintanilla-Pérez | Legendary Mexican-American singer |
| Selena Kyle | Catwoman - Feline anti-heroine from DC Comics |
| Selena Roberts | Sports journalist and author |
| Selena Li | Hong Kong actress and singer |
| Selena Tan | Singaporean actress and comedian |
| Selena Piek | Dutch badminton player |
| Selena Huanca | Bolivian taekwondo athlete |
| Selena O'Hanlon | Canadian equestrian and Olympic athlete |
| Selena Bonnell | American soccer player |
| Selena Cadell | British actress and director |
| Selena Lasota | American lacrosse player |
| Selena Zito | American political reporter and columnist |
| Selena Steele | American former adult film actress |
| Selena Sloan Butler | African-American women's rights activist |
| Selena Seballo | Australian Paralympic swimmer |
| Selena Palfrey | Australian netball player |
| Selena Lang | American former basketball player |
| Selena Barr | Scottish footballer |
| Selena Tanasijevic | Slovenian rhythmic gymnast |
Characters Named Selena
| Selena Kyle | Catwoman - DC Comics character |
| Selena Meyer | From the TV series "Veep" |
| Selena Pierce | Character from the novel "Bloodlines" by Richelle Mead |
| Selena Gomez | Character in the TV series "Wizards of Waverly Place" |
| Selena Silverwind | Character from the video game "World of Warcraft" |
| Selena Izzard | Character from the novel "The Ordinary Princess" by M.M. Kaye |
| Selena Hekate | Character from the "Nightshade" book series by Andrea Cremer |
| Selena Gallagher | Character from the movie "28 Days Later" |
| Selena Davis | Character from the TV series "Supernatural" |
| Selena Cross | Character from the movie "Peeping Tom" |
| Selena Coombs | Character from the TV series "One Life to Live" |
| Selena Delgado | Character from the TV series "Dexter" |
| Selena Jones | Character from the movie "The Changeling" |
| Selena Izard | Character from the children's book "The House with a Clock in Its Walls" |
| Selena Dwyer | Character from the TV series "Midsomer Murders" |