Girl Name · Greek Origin
Selena
Selena is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Greek origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Selena — a girl name from the Greek tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Selina is on your shortlist, Selena belongs in the same conversation.
Selena meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Selena has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Selena to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Selena as S·E·L·E·N·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Selena is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Selena variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Selenaa, Selenae, Selenay, Selen.
- Nicknames: Sel and S.
- Middle names: Pair Selena with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Selena middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Selina, Solana, Salena, Shalena, Selene — full picks on the sibling names for Selena guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Selena? Browse our names like Selena guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Selena
What does the name Selena mean?
Selena has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Selena?
Selena originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Selena?
Selena has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Selena a boy's or girl's name?
Selena is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Selena in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Selena sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Selena?
Names that share Selena's sound and style include Selina, Solana, Salena, Shalena, Selene.
What middle names pair well with Selena?
Good middle-name fits for Selena pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Selena is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Selena is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Selena?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Selena share its rhythm without rhyming — Selina, Solana, Salena all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.