Selena

Meaning of Selena

Selena means "moon". It refers to the goddess of the moon in Greek mythology.

Selena has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Selena

Selena has cooled off, slipping to #268 in 2025, down from a peak of #194 in 2000.

Notable people named Selena

• Selena Gomez
  Singer, actress, producer
• Selena Quintanilla-Pérez
  Tejano singer, entertainer
• Selena Li
  Hong Kong actress
• Selena Miller
  American model, actress
• Selena Royle
  American actress, writer

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Questions about the name Selena

What does the name Selena mean?

Selena means selena means "moon". it refers to the goddess of the moon in greek mythology, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Selena a boy's or a girl's name?

Selena is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Selena?

In 2025, Selena ranked #268 for girls, down from #245 the year before.

When was Selena most popular?

Selena peaked at #194 in 2000.