Girl Name · Latin Origin
Serena
Considering Serena? It is a girl name whose meaning is "Serene, calm", rooted in Latin naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Serina.
Serena meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Serene, calm
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Serena to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Serena as S·E·R·E·N·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Serena is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Serena variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Serenaa, Serenae, Serenay, Seren.
- Nicknames: Ser and S.
- Middle names: Pair Serena with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Serena middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Serina, Sirena, Sharina, Serene, Sharon — full picks on the sibling names for Serena guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Serena? Browse our names like Serena 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 Serena
What does the name Serena mean?
Serena means "Serene, calm" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Serena?
Serena originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Serena?
Serena has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Serena a boy's or girl's name?
Serena is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Serena in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Serena sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Serena?
Names that share Serena's sound and style include Serina, Sirena, Sharina, Serene, Sharon.
What middle names pair well with Serena?
Good middle-name fits for Serena pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Serena is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Serena is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Serena?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Serena share its rhythm without rhyming — Serina, Sirena, Sharina all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.