Girl Name · Greek Origin
Selina
Selina — a girl name from the Greek tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Moon goddess", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Selena is on your shortlist, Selina belongs in the same conversation.
Selina meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Moon goddess
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Selina to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Selina as S·E·L·I·N·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Selina is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Selina variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Selinaa, Selinae, Selinay, Selin.
- Nicknames: Sel and S.
- Middle names: Pair Selina with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Selina middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Selena, Solana, Salena, Shalena, Selene — full picks on the sibling names for Selina guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Selina? Browse our names like Selina 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 Selina
What does the name Selina mean?
Selina means "Moon goddess" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Selina?
Selina originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Selina?
Selina has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Selina a boy's or girl's name?
Selina is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Selina in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Selina sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Selina?
Names that share Selina's sound and style include Selena, Solana, Salena, Shalena, Selene.
What middle names pair well with Selina?
Good middle-name fits for Selina pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Selina is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Selina is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Selina?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Selina share its rhythm without rhyming — Selena, Solana, Salena all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.